theanine

noun

the·a·nine ˈthē-ə-ˌnēn

variants or L-theanine

ˈel-ˈthē-ə-ˌnēn

: an amino acid C₇H₁₄N₂O₃ found especially in green tea and used as a dietary supplement

Green tea, which is rich in a depression-fighting amino acid called theanine, has previously been lauded for its health benefits.—

Camilla Turner

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However, when participants were given 200 milligrams of theanine daily for four weeks, no improvements were seen in memory, motor speed, decision-making, or verbal skills. —

Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Oct. 2024 Researchers believe this is because of matcha’s theanine content—an amino acid found in green tea. —

Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 Sep. 2024 Increasing the time tea steeps increases the amount of caffeine and other components like theanine. —

Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024 Green tea has the highest concentration of theanine compared to other types of tea, according to a 2016 study in Pharmacognosy Magazine. —

Lindsay Funston, Health, 12 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for theanine