L-Theanine: A Unique Functional Amino Acid in Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) With Multiple Health Benefits and Food Applications

L-Theanine: A Unique Functional Amino Acid in Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) With Multiple Health Benefits and Food Applications

Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) is a very popular health drink and has attracted increasing attention in recent years due to its various bioactive substances. Among them, L-theanine, a unique free amino acid, is one of the most important substances in tea and endows tea with a special flavor. Moreover, L...

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Main Authors: Ming-Yue Li, Hong-Yan Liu, Ding-Tao Wu, Ahmad Kenaan, Fang Geng, Hua-Bin Li, Anil Gunaratne, Hang Li, Ren-You Gan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
L-theanine
tea
health benefits
mechanisms of action
food applications
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.853846/full

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