The application of L-theanine for patients with mental health conditions - a review

The application of L-theanine for patients with mental health conditions - a review

L-theanine is an amino-acid found in green tea (Camellia sinensis), a beverage consumed by people all around the world. Its chemical structure is similar to L-glutamic acid. L-theanine acts as an antagonist of AMPA and kainate receptors as well as partial co-agonist of the NMDA receptors. T...

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Main Authors: Michał, Beata Getka, Justyna Kwiecień, Kinga Przyborowska, Katarzyna Wiejak, Mateusz Rukat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kazimierz Wielki University 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Education, Health and Sport
Subjects:
L-theanine
anxiety
depression
bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
sleep disorder
Online Access:https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/47821

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