Summary In Search of a Safe Natural Sleep Aid - PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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L-Theanine is a safe and natural sleep aid that can improve sleep quality without inducing drowsiness or causing side effects.
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- L-theanine is a natural sleep aid with anxiolytic effects.
- Studies suggest taking 200mg of L-theanine before bed may be effective in improving sleep quality.
- L-theanine is safe to take with a NOAEL above 2000 mg/kg bw/day and does not induce daytime drowsiness.
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This is not a text excerpt related to the subject of the document, but rather a list of links and information related to the National Library of Medicine, PubMed, and citation management. The actual content of the document is not included in this excerpt. The excerpt is a list of citations from various studies on L-theanine, a natural sleep aid. The studies explore the biological production of L-theanine, its effects on neurotransmitter concentrations in the brain, its electrophysiological characterization in the rat hippocampus, and its effects on sleep quality in boys with ADHD. One review article discusses the metabolism, health effects, and safety of L-theanine. The excerpt also includes keywords related to sleep and L-theanine, such as OSA questionnaire, actigraph, automatic nervous system, and wake up after sleep onset. Sleep deprivation can lead to various diseases and negative consequences, but traditional sleep inducers such as drugs and herbal medicines can have side effects and lead to dependence. L-Theanine, an amino acid found in tea leaves, has anxiolytic effects that promote relaxation without drowsiness and may improve sleep quality through anxiolysis. Studies suggest that taking 200mg of L-Theanine before bed may be effective. It does not induce daytime drowsiness and is safe to take with a no observable adverse effect level (NOAEL) above 2000 mg/kg bw/day. Chronic sleep disorders can seriously affect quality of life and may be etiological factors in chronic diseases. L-Theanine is a safe natural sleep aid that can help with sleep deprivation-associated morbidity without the side effects of traditional sleep inducers. The excerpted text from the document "In Search of a Safe Natural Sleep Aid" is a collection of buttons and options related to managing and saving citations and search results. It includes options for creating collections, setting up email alerts, and choosing display formats. The text does not provide any information related to the subject of the document.