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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For L-Theanine
Question: Hello,
I currently take a variety of amino acids and find they very useful and effective. I take 5-htp 4 days a week at night for diet and brain and sleep. I also take DL- Phenylalanine for vitiligo and brain.
After reading about GABA, I wish to try L-Thanine and have ordered some. I want to see what dose is good for me, when to take it, and how effective it is. I hear some great stories about it. Can I mix with my mentioned acids and how about when drinking alcohol? I also take many other standard vitamins.
Thanks
I currently take a variety of amino acids and find they very useful and effective. I take 5-htp 4 days a week at night for diet and brain and sleep. I also take DL- Phenylalanine for vitiligo and brain.
After reading about GABA, I wish to try L-Thanine and have ordered some. I want to see what dose is good for me, when to take it, and how effective it is. I hear some great stories about it. Can I mix with my mentioned acids and how about when drinking alcohol? I also take many other standard vitamins.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
L-thianine has no robust clinical studies that show it is any more effective than placebo for any indication. Further, because it is not FDA approved for any indication, any L-thianine you order will be unregulated and therefore may contain other active ingredients, some of which may be harmful. I recommend not using this supplement. However, it would be safe to mix with your others supplements and to mix with alcohol.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
L-thianine has no robust clinical studies that show it is any more effective than placebo for any indication. Further, because it is not FDA approved for any indication, any L-thianine you order will be unregulated and therefore may contain other active ingredients, some of which may be harmful. I recommend not using this supplement. However, it would be safe to mix with your others supplements and to mix with alcohol.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thanks for your reply. I'm keen to give it a try, as the other mentioned supplements certainly help me. Would there be a dosage that is best to take and a time? I take phenylalanine in the morning for a energy boost and 5htp near bed to promote melatonin. Good to hear it can be taken with my other supplements and my alcohol.
Thanks
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
I would not take more than 250mg daily. Though again, there is no scientific evidence that any dose is more effective than placebo.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
Followup
Detailed Answer:
I would not take more than 250mg daily. Though again, there is no scientific evidence that any dose is more effective than placebo.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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