One Nutrition L-Theanine 200mg – 30 Capsules

200mg of pure L-theanine per capsule. Nothing else in the jar. 200mg in a single capsule - not a two- or three-capsule serving Sourced from green tea (Camellia sinensis) Pure Fill - certified free from excipients, fillers and additives Pullulan capsule shell - fermented and plant-derived, not gelatine Vegan · Gluten free · Soy free · Dairy free What L-theanine actually is L-theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. It is a non-protein amino acid, which means that unlike the amino acids in meat, eggs or pulses, the body does not use it as a building block for protein. It also isn't present in meaningful amounts in everyday foods. Outside of tea there is very little dietary source for it at all, which is why it is usually taken as a supplement rather than eaten. A brewed cup of green tea contains only a small fraction of the 200mg in one One Nutrition capsule — and drinking enough tea to reach that figure would also mean a considerable amount of caffeine. How to compare L-theanine supplements Three things are worth checking on any label before you buy: Amount per capsule vs. per serving. Many products advertise a headline figure that is the total across two or three capsules. This is 200mg in one. What else is in the capsule. Magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide and rice flour are common bulking and flow agents in capsule manufacturing. One Nutrition's Pure Fill standard means there are none here. The capsule shell. Pullulan is produced by fermentation and is suitable for vegans. Many capsules use gelatine, which is not. What Pure Fill means Most capsules contain more than the active ingredient. Flow agents stop powder sticking to machinery, bulking agents fill space when the active dose is small, and anti-caking agents keep it loose. They serve the manufacturer, not the person taking the capsule. Pure Fill is One Nutrition's standard for capsules made without them — which is why a 200mg dose here fills a capsule that would elsewhere hold 200mg of active plus several hundred milligrams of everything else. How to take it One capsule per day, with or without food. There is no requirement to take it at a particular time of day — take it whenever fits your routine. Common questions How much L-theanine is in a cup of green tea? Considerably less than a capsule. The exact amount varies with the leaf, the grade and how long it's brewed, but it takes a great many cups to approach 200mg — along with all the caffeine that comes with them. Is pullulan vegan? Yes. Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced by fermentation and contains no animal material. It is an alternative to gelatine capsules, which are not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. Should I take it with food? It makes no difference. Take it with or without. Does it contain caffeine? No. L-theanine is extracted from green tea, but the extract is not the leaf — this is L-theanine on its own. How long does a jar last? 30 capsules at one per day is a one-month supply. Ingredients L-theanine (green tea) extract. Capsule shell: pullulan. Suitable for Vegans and vegetarians. Free from gluten, soy and dairy. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of the reach of children. Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or are taking medication.