Posted by jemma on April 1, 2003, at 19:02:07
In reply to Re: Anyone try L-theanine for anxiety? » Caleb462, posted by Viridis on March 31, 2003, at 21:50:07
I find it mildly calming, which is pleasant. As far as I know, it's unique in that it stimulates dopamine and gaba at the same time, which both makes you more alert and more relaxed. Usually drugs increase dopamine and glutamate - to stimulate - or gaba and seratonin - to sedate. Theanine gives you the best of both, but the effect is mild.
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