L-theanine is a unique, functional amino acid, with a broad array of clinical applications. Tea (Camellia sinensis) is the most abundant dietary source of L-theanine, however the concentration varies widely depending on the variety of tea, its processing, freshness, growing temperature and season, and the expression of certain metabolism-related genes within the plant.

The known health benefits of L-theanine include powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, stress modulating, anxiolytic, antidepressant, and cognition enhancing effects, among others. Consequently, a plethora of studies have evaluated the use of isolated, purified and encapsulated L-theanine to support a range of stress, mood, sleep, cognitive, neurological, and immune related clinical presentations. In particular, Alphawave® is a clinically researched form of pure L-theanine, which has recently become available for use in TGA listed medicines.

In this Lunch and Learn session, practitioners will gain a broad understanding of the known mechanisms of action of L-theanine along with important clinical trial data to highlight its application in the clinical environment.

Join BioMedica’s Education Manager, Samuel Peters in this 30 minute Lunch and Learn session with live Q&A.