Let go of life’s stressors with L-Theanine

Feeling trapped in the busyness of life? Physically drained but too overstimulated to unwind? Your body's stress response might be stuck in overdrive, making it hard to relax. Let’s explore the benefits of L-Theanine , an amino acid found in Green tea, and how it can help reset your system and provide a sense of focused relaxation. Tea is currently recognised as the most consumed beverage worldwide, after water and has been consumed in the United Kingdom for the last 350 years and in Asia for over 4000 years. Green tea ( Camellia sinensis ) has its origins in China and makes up for around 20% of tea production. It is primarily consumed in Japan, China and Korea and is rich with cultural, therapeutic and traditional significance. Recently this traditional tea has undergone a huge popularity resurgence due to its varied health benefits largely tied to the presence of a unique active constituent known as L-Theanine. L-Theanine was first isolated in the 1940s and is present in approxi...