L-Theanine
Suntheanine is the brand name for Taiyo's isomerically pure
L-Theanine, a unique amino acid found in green tea. Absorbed
in the small intestine, Suntheanine crosses the blood-brain barrier
and into the brain in a dose-dependent manner. Suntheanine has
been shown to stimulate the production of alpha brain waves (a state
often achieved by meditation – one of deep relaxation and mental
alertness). Entering the U.S. market in 2000, Suntheanine is a dietary ingredient intended for use in dietary supplements.
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