No Time for Relaxation Get into a Relaxed Mood with L-Theanine
Released on = January 9, 2007, 3:59 pm
Press Release Author = Boots Herbal Stores
Industry = Healthcare
Press Release Summary = Boots Herbal Stores is proud to announce the online launch
of Solgar's new amino acid supplement, L-Theanine. Theanine creates a state of deep
relaxation and mental alertness similar to what is achieved through meditation.
Press Release Body = Boots Herbal Stores is proud to announce the online launch of
Solgar's new amino acid supplement, L-Theanine. This unique amino acid is almost
exclusively found in green tea and one type of mushroom. L-Theanine is thought to
cross the blood brain barrier and has been shown to have a positive effect directly
stimulating the production of alpha brain waves.
Theanine also creates a state of deep relaxation and mental alertness similar to
what is achieved through meditation.
As you may know, the brain emits weak electrical impulses (brain waves) that can be
measured on the surface of the head. Brain waves are classified into four
categories (delta, theta, alpha and beta) - each with an associated mental state:
· Delta is seen only in the deepest stages of sleep.
· Theta is seen in light sleep or drowsiness.
· Beta is seen in awake normal alert and focused stages of the day, e.g. at work.
However in highly stressful situations, where there is difficulty in mental
concentration some people find it difficult to wind down into other states.
· Alpha is present in relaxed, calm, lucid wakefulness where there is a relaxed and
effortless alertness. It is well known that alpha brain waves are generated during
a relaxed state and therefore alpha waves are used as an index of relaxation. In
one study, alpha waves were observed within approximately 40 minutes after taking
L-Theanine.
Achieving a relaxed state-of-mind would be of particular relevance to mood
stabilisation and openness to learning and memory activities. It is also used by
some practitioners as an alternative to the popular herbal relaxant kava kava.
In addition the antioxidant properties of L-Theanine are believed to support overall
cardiovascular health by helping the body protect itself from LDL cholesterol,
oxidation and promoting normal blood pressure.
L-Theanine is an amino acid, which possesses many qualities that can help support
the body, and can benefit numerous individuals.
L-Theanine is marketed in the UK by Solgar now and available online at
www.solgar.co.uk RRP of £25.85, available now.
Web Site = http://www.solgar.co.uk
Contact Details = Keith Woolley
5 Castle Walk
Newcastle , ST5 1AN
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