Wholesale 99% Theanine Powder
What is Theanine?
Theanine is the amino acid with the highest content in tea, accounting for more than 50% of the total free amino acids. The content of theanine varies depending on the variety and part of the tea. Theanine accounts for 1%-2% of the weight of dry tea.
Tea theanine, also known as glutamic acid γ-ethylamide, is a non-protein amino acid unique to tea. It was first isolated from green tea in 1950. It has a sweet and fresh taste and reduces the bitterness caused by caffeine and catechins. It is one of the characteristic amino acids of tea, accounting for about 50%-60% of the total amino acids in tea.
Naturally occurring theanine is L-type, while most synthetic theanine is a mixture of D-type and L-type; due to different configurations, the metabolic biological activity of D-theanine in the body is very low, while the biological activity of L-type is higher.
What Are The Benefits?
Promote sleep
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that blocks nerve impulses and slows nerve cell activity to prevent over-excitability. When insomnia and poor sleep quality occur for a long time, it is most likely that GABA levels are too low, making it difficult to maintain normal sleep. Research shows that the intake of L-theanine can promote the release of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and increase GABA levels in the brain. At the same time, the increase of GABA can affect the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, and synergistically promote sleep.
In an experiment on L-theanine's ability to shorten sleep latency and improve sleep, it was also proven that L-theanine can work synergistically with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) to significantly shorten sleep latency and increase sleep time.
Improve memory
Theanine can also enhance the brain's cognitive function, improve attention and memory. Many studies have shown that long-term intake of an appropriate amount of theanine can help improve the brain's working efficiency, which is of great significance to students, mental workers and other groups.
Assist in lowering blood pressure
Studies have shown that theanine has the effect of dilating blood vessels and regulating the concentration of neurotransmitters in the brain, which can have the effect of lowering blood pressure.
Applications
1. Food flavor improver
Theanine has a fresh and refreshing taste. Adding it to tea drinks can improve the flavor of tea drinks. Adding theanine to cocoa drinks, barley tea, coffee, ginseng drinks, beer and other beverages can also greatly improve the flavor without affecting the taste.
2. Additives for functional foods
Studies have shown that adding theanine to candies, various beverages, etc. can achieve a good sedative effect.