L-Theanine 200 mg | 60 vegetable capsules | NOW Foods

NOW Foods L-Theanine 200 mg

Looking for isolated L-Theanine in a fixed dose? This NOW Foods L-Theanine provides 200 mg per capsule, supplemented with 100 mg of inositol. L-Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. NOW Foods labels this capsule as "double strength" because it contains twice as much as the common 100 mg capsule. One bottle contains 60 vegetable capsules.

What is L-Theanine?

L-Theanine is a special amino acid. Most amino acids are building blocks of proteins, but theanine is part of the small group that exists freely in nature without being part of a protein chain. It is found almost exclusively in tea, from the Camellia sinensis plant, and in one species of mushroom. In green and black tea, theanine is one of the substances that contributes to the characteristic, slightly umami flavor profile. The amount of theanine in a cup varies greatly depending on the type of tea, the harvest, and the brewing method: the longer and hotter the infusion, the more it releases. To get a fixed amount, many people therefore opt for theanine as an isolated supplement rather than from tea, whose content is unpredictable.

Theanine was first isolated from green tea in Japan in the mid-last century. Since then, it has been one of the most studied substances in tea. Shade-grown teas, such as gyokuro and matcha, naturally contain more theanine than regular green tea, as the plant produces more of this amino acid when shaded. However, the amount per cup remains difficult to control, which is precisely why a fixed-dose supplement is more practical for many people than relying on tea.

200 mg Theanine with 100 mg Inositol

Each capsule contains 200 mg of L-theanine as well as 100 mg of inositol. The ratio is clearly indicated on the label, without hidden mixtures where individual quantities would be omitted. So you know precisely what you are consuming. Inositol is a substance also naturally present in food, especially in grains, citrus fruits, and legumes; the body also produces it itself. In this product, it serves as a second ingredient, mentioned separately alongside theanine, and not as a filler disguising the dosage.

Short-Composition Vegetable Capsule

The capsule is made from hypromellose, a plant-derived material, which makes the product vegetarian. The formula also contains only rice flour as a filler and silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent. No artificial colors, no complex herbal blends. Thanks to this short ingredient list, you know precisely what substances each capsule contains and in what quantity. A slight color variation between batches is normal for a natural ingredient and does not affect the quality in any way.

Since theanine is included alone here and is not associated with caffeine, you decide for yourself if and when you add caffeine. This is different from a cup of tea, where theanine and caffeine always arrive together in a ratio you don't control. NOW Foods manufactures this product in its own facilities and tests both raw materials and the finished product, a practice for which the brand has been recognized since its inception in 1968.

Who is this L-Theanine suitable for?

This L-Theanine is for those who want to use this ingredient in a targeted way and in a fixed dose, rather than through variable cups of tea. Theanine is often mentioned together with caffeine, as the two are naturally found together in tea; those who combine the two usually do so consciously and at their own pace. Here you get a clear two-ingredient formula, from a brand known for its precise labels and controlled production according to GMP standards.