CBD and  L-Theanine: The Complete Amino Acid Breakdown

L-theanine is an ingredient in our Stress Gummies and CBD Stress Oil, but what exactly is it and how does it work with CBD? 

L-theanine is an amino acid that's naturally occurring in green tea, black tea, and certain mushrooms. You can find L-theanine in various nutritional supplements, as it is associated with improvements in mood and stress reduction. 

Like CBD, L-theanine can help promote relaxation and quiet your brain. 

Ready to learn all about L-Theanine and its benefits? We break down all the information below and explain why L-Theanine is a key ingredient in House of Wise stress relief products. Try them today for 20% Off Using Code: STRESS20 at Checkout.

Benefits of L-Theanine For Reducing Stress

While L-theanine may not be effective for everyone, several recent studies have determined that it is an effective ingredient when it comes to combating stress.

A 2008 clinical trial determined that "L-theanine significantly increases activity in the alpha frequency band which indicates that it relaxes the mind without inducing drowsiness." Meanwhile, a 2016 study found that L-theanine supplementation "can assist in reducing acute stress and anxiety in people experiencing stressful situations."

Benefits of L-Theanine For Increased Focus

Research has also shown that L-theanine could help with mental focus, especially when combined with caffeine. According to a 2008 study, "The L-theanine and caffeine combination improved both speed and accuracy of performance of the attention-switching task at 60 min, and reduced susceptibility to distracting information in the memory task at both 60 min and 90 min. These results replicate previous evidence which suggests that L-theanine and caffeine in combination are beneficial for improving performance on cognitively demanding tasks."

L-Theanine Dosage

A cup of black tea contains approximately 20mg of L-theanine, but its effects are better established at higher doses. Doses that have been studied during research include a single dose of 100mg and 200mg daily for for weeks.

One dose of House of Wise Stress Drops contains 50mg of L-theanine and one Stress Gummy contains 100mg. 

How L-Theanine and CBD Work Together

House of Wise Stress Gummies and Drops pair 50-100mg of L-theanine with 15mg of CBD. CBD (cannabiniol) is most often associated with calm and sleep, but CBD also helps you focus. In addition, CBD is a powerful carrier agent, which means it helps you maximize other active ingredients like L-theanine.  

Based on all of the research so far, it is safe — even beneficial — to combine L-theanine with CBD and caffeine. However, combining L-theanine with stronger stimulants, such as pseudoephedrine, or with blood pressure medication could impact the efficacy of those drugs.

Always check with your physician before

starting any new product especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have any preexisting injuries or medical conditions. 

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*All House of Wise products contain 0.3% THC or less and are made from hemp-derived CBD from Denver, CO. These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). House of Wise provides no medical advice and our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.