Suntheanine
What is it?
Clinical research suggests that 50–200 mg of suntheanine stimulates activity in the brain known as alpha waves, which are associated with a relaxed but alert mental state. Suntheanine is the trade name for Taiyo’s patented pure form of L-theanine. Suntheanine is not an extract of green tea but rather is produced via a patented process that mimics the natural process in green tea leaves, resulting in 100% pure L-isomer-theanine. Additional human clinical research suggests that suntheanine may have applications in improving the quality of sleep, diminishing normal symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), improving learning performance, heightening mental acuity, promoting concentration, reducing negative side effects of caffeine, and supporting the immune system.
Suntheanine® is the origin of an award-winning, patented, high-purity L-isomer-specific L-theanine (chemical name: L-glutamic acid-y-monoethyl amine), a unique amino acid found in tea (Camellia sinensis). and patented dietary ingredient for stress, relaxation, focus, and improved sleep efficiency
Suntheanine® is the original researched and patented form of L-Theanine. Human clinical research suggests that Suntheanine® has applications in improving the quality of sleep, diminishing normal symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), improving learning performance, heightening mental acuity, promoting concentration, reducing negative side effects of caffeine, and supporting the immune system.
Source:
Found in | Camellia sinensis |
Origin | Japan |
How does it work?
- Suntheanine® is absorbed in the small intestine via a sodium-coupled active transport process and crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it is absorbed into the brain in a dose-dependent manner.
- Suntheanine® directly stimulates the production of alpha brain waves (a state often achieved by meditation, one of deep relaxation and mental alertness).
- Suntheanine® plays a role in the formation of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA and increases dopamine release through the modulation of glycine and AMPA receptors. It promotes relaxation and excitatory inhibition without leading to drowsiness.
- Clinical trials have shown Suntheanine® promotes an alert state of relaxation without drowsiness, enhances sleep quality, and improves focus and concentration, as indicated by an increase in alpha brain waves and a decrease in beta brain waves. Suntheanine® is absorbed through the brush-border membrane in the large intestine and transported directly to the brain, where it stimulates the generation of alpha brain waves.
Top features & benefits
Promotes focus and concentration | Improves quality of sleep | Reduces stress & promotes relaxation |
Diminishes normal symptoms of PMS | Supports immune system | Improves mental clarity |