Human disposition of L-theanine in tea or aqueous solution

After consumption of tea, L-theanine enters systemic circulation and is assumed to enter the brain. Several human studies indicate that L-theanine influences brain functioning. Knowledge about the pharmacokinetics of L-theanine facilitates further study of this health effect. Volunteers received 25–...

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Main Authors: P.C. van der Pijl, L. Chen, T.P.J. Mulder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-10-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464610000538