L-Theanine 500 mg A calming amino acid from green tea that promotes relaxed alertness, smooth focus, and deeper sleep. Helps ease stress and anxious tension, smooths the effects of caffeine, and supports recovery after long days or sleep lossall without sedation.
May assist with:
Calm focus and smoother task switching
Easing stress and anxious tension
Enhancing caffeine for clean, jitter-free energy
Supporting sleep onset and deeper rest
Recovery from jet lag, shift work, or sleep loss
L-Theanine 500 mg Capsules
Calm clarity, without sedation
L-Theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in green tea (Camellia sinensis), known for its unique ability to promote relaxed alertness. Unlike sedatives, it gently smooths stress responses while supporting focus, attention, and healthy sleep cycles.
May Assist With
Calm, focused alertness without drowsiness
Smoother task switching and mental clarity
Stress and anxious arousal relief
Better sleep onset and deeper rest, especially after demanding days
Improved accuracy and reaction time on cognitive tasks
Adaptation to jet lag, shift work, or sleep loss recovery
Mild blood pressure support (individual response varies)
How It Works
Glutamate GABA Balance: Calms excess stimulation while supporting steady focus.
Alpha-wave Activity: Encourages relaxed, attentive brain states.
Stress Axis Modulation: Softens cortisol and adrenaline spikes, improving resilience.
With Caffeine: Creates smooth, jitter-free energy for mental performance.
Sleep Support: Helps unwind and restore balance before bedtime.
Dosage & Use
Daytime focus: 200400 mg, 3060 min before deep work.
With caffeine: Pair ~2:1 ratio (e.g., 200 mg L-Theanine + 100 mg caffeine).
Evening & sleep: 500 mg, 6090 min before bed.
Sleep-loss recovery: Morning pairing with caffeine for vigilance; evening dose for rebound sleep.
Each capsule delivers 500 mg pure L-Theanine (L-form)a higher dose suited for acute stress, evening wind-down, and post-sleep-loss recovery.
Additional Information
Onset: 3060 minutes
Tolerability: Well tolerated; occasional mild headache or digestive upset reported
Synergises well with caffeine, magnesium, glycine, and taurine
Not habit-forming
Precautions:
Intended for healthy adults 18+.
May mildly lower blood pressureuse caution with antihypertensive medication.
Additive calming effects with sedatives, alcohol, or anxiolyticsstart low.
Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, nursing, or taking psychiatric/stimulant medication.
Use caution when driving or with high-risk tasks until you know your response.
For full scientific insights, view our detailed information brochure:
Click here to read the PharmatropiaL-Theanine Information Flyer
Regulatory note: This unregistered product has not been evaluated by SAHPRA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Keep out of reach of children.
