Stacy Sims on L-Theanine

“I use theanine, L-theanine... I really prefer theanine over magnesium because it is a non-protein amino acid that is directly related and influenced by part of the GABA system.”

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“I really prefer theanine over magnesium because it is a non-protein amino acid that is directly related and influenced by part of the GABA system in our brain.”

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“...looking at using things like L-Theanine because this works with the brain's GABA system to improve parasympathetic response.”

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“We can look at different supplements that we can use that are going to stimulate the GABA system of the brain, and that's what L-theanine does. It is a non-protein amino acid that is used by the brain to activate more of the alpha waves, which is a parasympathetic drive.”

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