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What are Alpha Brain waves?

L-Theanine Maxicaps 200mg -

Darrell Miller

09/15/05

Date: September 15, 2005 05:51 PM
Author: Darrell Miller (dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: L-Theanine Maxicaps 200mg -

What is L-Theanine? Theanine is a non-protein amino acid orginally isolated from green tea that appears to cross the blood-brain barrier and may help to support a feeling of calmness and relaxation by enhancing alpha-brain wave activity.

What are Alpha Brain waves? The brain produces beta, gamma, theta and alpha brain waves that are responsible for various alert to relaxed states. Beta waves occur when the brain is awake and excited, as when dealing with stress. Theta waves are produced when dozing or sleeping lightly. Gamma waves are producted in deep sleep. Alpha waves are most active when the body is in a wakeful but relaxed state. Alpha brain waves may also help promote a feeling of well being by enhancing the activity of various neurotransmitters.

Why a 200mg Dose? Research suggests that 200mg may yield the best results.

In Japan, where productivity in the work force can reach fever pitch, people have had to adopt various means of relaxation, such as the tea ceremony, a revered part of Japanese culture for centuries. Sitting down in front of a cup of soothing tea and focusing on relaxation and the slow movements of the ceremony has traditionally helped overworked people to relax, forget their worries and focus on the moment and the movement.

Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water and although it may contain some caffeine, green tea was believed since ancient times to have a calming effect, which puzzled scientist until they discovered an ingredient in green tea called L-Theanine.

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