Posted by jemma on April 29, 2003, at 11:38:42
In reply to Re: GABA supplemtation, also a question for Larry » Caleb462, posted by Viridis on April 28, 2003, at 23:20:52
I use l-theanine for its mild calming, focusing effect - as far as I know it's the only herb or drug that increases both gaba and dopamine at the same time. Did you know it actually increases high-alpha waves on an eeg? It also both potentiates caffeine (dopamine) and counteracts its excitatory properties (gaba), which is why you can drink green tea and it won't keep you awake, despite the caffeine.
I knew green tea was good for the immune system, but I attributed it to all those antioxidants and polyphenols. I didn't realize that l-theanine in isolation boosts immunity. One more reason to take it.
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