How does the tea L-theanine buffer stress and anxiety
Tea (Camellia sinensis) is widely considered to promote feelings of calming and soothing. This effect is attributed to L-theanine (L-γ-glutamylethylamide) in tea, a non-protein amino acid mainly derived from tea leaves. As a naturally occurring structural analogue of glutamate, L-theanine competes f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tsinghua University Press
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Food Science and Human Wellness |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213453021001324 |
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