Product Description

L-Theanine is a vegetarian, single-ingredient relaxation and stress support formula developed by DaVinci Labs, delivering 200 mg of Suntheanine® brand L-Theanine per capsule — a patented, pharmaceutical-grade, enzymatically synthesized form of pure L-theanine licensed by Taiyo International, Inc. and representing the most extensively researched L-theanine ingredient available. Unlike L-theanine derived from green tea extract, Suntheanine® is produced through a proprietary enzymatic fermentation process yielding a structurally pure L-isomer identical to the naturally occurring compound in green tea, with a peer-reviewed clinical research portfolio spanning stress reduction, relaxation, sleep quality, cognitive performance, and cardiovascular support. Designed for practitioner-directed use in stress management, relaxation, and sleep support protocols, this formula is appropriate for daily use or as-needed situational relaxation support without causing drowsiness or sedation.

How it works:L-Theanine supports relaxation, cognitive clarity, and neurological balance through several well-characterized central nervous system mechanisms. As a glutamic acid derivative and structural analog of glutamate — a primary excitatory neurotransmitter — L-Theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier and modulates glutamate receptor activity, attenuating excitatory neuronal signaling associated with stress and hyperarousal without producing sedation. Its most recognized neurological mechanism is the direct stimulation of alpha-wave brain activity — the neural oscillation pattern associated with a state of relaxed, alert wakefulness — producing a calm mental state that supports concentration and focus simultaneously, a dual neurological effect not shared by sedative compounds. L-Theanine additionally supports the endogenous production of inhibitory and mood-regulating neurotransmitters including GABA, dopamine, and tryptophan-derived serotonin, contributing to deep muscular relaxation, mood stabilization, reduced irritability, and improved sleep quality without daytime drowsiness. On the cardiovascular level, L-Theanine has been shown to support healthy blood pressure regulation within normal ranges through its modulation of sympathetic nervous system activity and nitric oxide-mediated vasodilation, providing complementary cardiovascular benefit alongside its central nervous system activity.