Comments on: When Should I Take Theanine?

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 13:52:33 +0000

In reply to Dara. For me l-theanine has a calming effect (and the research backs it up). That's why many people mix it with caffeine. Think about the difference between drinking green tea (caffeine and l-theanine) and coffee (just caffeine). The coffee can make the user jittery and anxious whereas the green tea is usually just an elevated energy level and mood.

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 13:44:48 +0000

In reply to Stephen. I use Onnit's "New Mood" before bed these days rather than l-theanine and/or melatonin. It has a blend of ingredients — niacin, b6, magnesium, valerian root, chamomile, lemon balm extract, jujube, l-tryptophan, 5-HTP, and inositol. If I don't have New Mood on hand, sometimes I'll have a small amount of CBD and some sleepytime tea. That always works wonders for helping me get to sleep.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:49:37 +0000

I have been taking l-theanine for weeks (started with 200mg and then went to 400mg) at bedtime to help me relax and try to get a better night’s sleep. Doesn’t seem to help at all. I also take melatonin (10mg) which was helping some but still didn’t get me sleeping all through the night. I’ve read genetics may have something to do with the theanine not working, or do you think I should try another manufacturer?

By: Dara

Dara — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 21:30:52 +0000

Just to understand correctly, If I take a theanine supplement in the afternoon, it will not make me jittery, only if I take it along with a cup of coffee, is that correct?

By: TUP

TUP — Thu, 17 May 2018 14:18:18 +0000

Thank you! Very Helpful.