Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Amino acid essential L-Theanine reduces PMS, gives Peace of Mind.

“In 2001Taiyo International researchers found that the amino acid L-theanine reduced premenstrual symptoms in subjects across three key areas, physical, mental and social”.

-an alternative to Ritalin

-calms your mind, stress relief

-lowers blood pressure

-allows for mind to be lucid for greater thinking or deep meditation

How we can produce L-Theanine naturally: 1 cup of green tea (found in States)

Has 10mg of l-theanine but you need around 50-200mg, so a supplement is advised.

GABA is another amino acid that boosts mood, and balances brain chemistry. See foods to increase GABA also.

Read more at Suite101: GABA, L-Theanine Improves PMS & PMDD: Amino Acid in Green Tea Decreases Anxiety and Irritability http://womenshealth.suite101.com/article.cfm/gaba_ltheanine_pms_and_pmdd#ixzz0wBccXeL3Read more at Suite101: GABA, L-Theanine Improves PMS & PMDD: Amino Acid in Green Tea Decreases Anxiety and Irritability http://womenshealth.suite101.com/article.cfm/gaba_ltheanine_pms_and_pmdd#ixzz0wBbrSfnL

http://naturalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/natural_anxiety_relief_ltheanine_vs_gaba

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