Theanine
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Synonyms | γ-L-Glutamylethylamide |
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Dependence liability | None |
Routes of administration | Oral |
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Onset of action | about 1 hour[1] |
Elimination half-life | Capsule ~1.2 hours Green Tea ~0.8 hours[1] |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.019.436 |
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Formula | C7H14N2O3 |
Molar mass | 174.20 g·mol−1 |
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Melting point | 174.20 °C (345.56 °F) [2] |
Boiling point | 215 °C (419 °F) [2] |
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Theanine is a chemical that you find in tea and in some mushrooms. Theanine is an amino acid. The chemical theanine can change your mood, behavior and the way you see or feel things. It lowers stress and it is also an antioxidant. This is a good chemical that fights aging. Theanine helps the immune system. This protects your body against diseases.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Scheid, L.; Ellinger, S.; Alteheld, B.; Herholz, H.; Ellinger, J.; Henn, T.; Helfrich, H.-P.; Stehle, P. (2012). "Kinetics of L-Theanine Uptake and Metabolism in Healthy Participants Are Comparable after Ingestion of L-Theanine via Capsules and Green Tea". Journal of Nutrition. 142 (12): 2091–2096. doi:10.3945/jn.112.166371. ISSN 0022-3166. PMID 23096008.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Theanine". Pubchem Compound. NCBI. Retrieved 21 February 2015.