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  • 50% of ingredients have research evidence
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s) Serving Size
30 Servings
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical Product Type
50% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
550 mg
200 mg
📊 Market median: 200.0mg (358 products) 📚 9 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)
This product: 200mg

Other Ingredients

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose Rice Hull Concentrate Gum Arabic Sunflower Oil

Label Claims — Verification

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

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1 or 2 capsules daily between meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Warning: If taking antidepressants or other psychotropic medications, use only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Although we are not aware of any interactions, because these also affect brain function there is theoretical potential for negative or positive interactions, either of which would need to be monitored.

🧪 Formulation Notes

200 mg of Zen contains a combination of L-theanine and GABA. L-theanine is found in green tea (Camellia sinensis).

Calmness Support Day or Night

Hypoallergenic

Additional Information

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

Product Details

UPC / SKU 7 13947 74700 5
DSLD Entry Date 2024-03-22
Product Type Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
Form Capsule
DSLD ID 304223
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
B The effects of L-theanine consumption on sleep outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Sleep medicine reviews 2025
B The combination of L-theanine and caffeine improves cognitive performance and increases subjective alertness
Rct Nutritional neuroscience 2010
B Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Rct Nutrients 2019
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
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
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
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
B The combined effects of L-theanine and caffeine on cognitive performance and mood
Rct Nutritional neuroscience 2008
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
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