Theanine

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  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s) Serving Size
Amino acid/Protein Product Type
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Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

100 mg
📊 Market median: 200.0mg (358 products) 📚 9 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)
This product: 100mg

Other Ingredients

L-Theanine Capsule Cellulose Silicon Dioxide Magnesium Stearate

Label Claims — Verification

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❓ All Other
❓ Structure/Function
All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (92% of products) Nutrient (22% of products)

Target Groups

Children 4 or More Years of Age Vegan Vegetarian Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free Dairy Free Sugar Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions: Adults take 1-2 capsules a day, children over 8 years, 1 capsule a day, between meals, or as your health professional advises. Do not exceed recommended daily intake.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Do not exceed recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, steam free environment out of reach of children.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Does not contain: artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives, corn, dairy products, gluten, lactose, maize, salt, soya, starch, sugar, wheat, yeast.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. This product is not tested on animals.

Theanine is an amino acid found in green tea.

Helps promote GABA, a brain neurotransmitter involved in relaxation.

Additional Information

Also in green tea

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Storage: Store in a cool, dry, steam free environment out of reach of children.

Product Details

UPC / SKU 5 031013 104800
DSLD Entry Date 2020-04-23
Product Type Amino acid/Protein
Form Capsule
Brand Higher Nature
DSLD ID 217124
Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

37 Research Sources
53 Avg Quality Score
22 Rct
10 Systematic Review
3 Meta Analysis
1 Clinical Trial
1 Openfda Safety
B Examining the effect of L-theanine on sleep: a systematic review of dietary supplementation trials
Systematic Review Nutritional neuroscience 2026
PubMed DOI
B The effects of L-theanine consumption on sleep outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Sleep medicine reviews 2025
PubMed DOI
B The combination of L-theanine and caffeine improves cognitive performance and increases subjective alertness
Rct Nutritional neuroscience 2010
PubMed DOI
B Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Rct Nutrients 2019
PubMed DOI
B The Role of Supplements and Over-the-Counter Products to Improve Sleep in Children: A Systematic Review
Systematic Review International journal of molecular sciences 2023
PubMed DOI
B Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Meta Analysis Nutrition reviews 2025
PubMed DOI
B Effect of Alpha-S1-Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate and L-Theanine on Poor Sleep Quality: A Double Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial
Rct Nutrients 2022
PubMed DOI
B Effect of L-theanine on selective attention in a traffic-related reaction task in sleep-deprived young adults: a double-blind placebo-controlled, crossover study
Rct Nutritional neuroscience 2025
PubMed DOI
B The combined effects of L-theanine and caffeine on cognitive performance and mood
Rct Nutritional neuroscience 2008
PubMed DOI
B Acute effects of tea constituents L-theanine, caffeine, and epigallocatechin gallate on cognitive function and mood: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Nutrition reviews 2014
PubMed DOI
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