L-Theanine 98%

L-Theanine

Theanine, which is isolated from green tea, is the characteristic amino acid of tea and one of the flavor substances of tea. 

It has a strong positive correlation with the quality of green tea, and the correlation coefficient is 0.787 ~ 0.876. 

Among more than 20 kinds of amino acids in tea, theanine accounts for about 50% ~ 60% of the total amino acids in tea.

L-Theanine

CAS number 3081-61-6 

Molecular weight 174.198

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 

Boiling point 430.2±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg

Molecular formula C7H14N2O3 

Melting point of 207°C

Flash point 214.0±27.3 °C

Function of L-Theanine

1.Sedative function: 

Theanine can help the body relax, reduce the nervous system excitation caused by caffeine, 

resulting in a calm, happy feeling.

2.Affects changes in neurotransmitters in the brain: 

Theanine can increase the production of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain, 

thereby improving learning ability and memory.

3.Antitumor effects: 

Theanine inhibits the growth of cancer cells by interfering with glutamate metabolism 

and can enhance the efficacy of antitumor drugs .

4.Enhance immunity: 

theanine can improve the body's resistance to prevent infectious diseases, such as during the epidemic of 'SARS', 

experts pointed out that drinking tea can enhance resistance .

5.Antiviral: 

Theanine can inhibit viral reproduction and reduce symptoms caused by viral infection.

6.Improve immunity: 

theanine strengthens immune cell function and improves disease resistance .

7.Antioxidant: 

Theanine protects cell membranes and reduces free radical damage to cells .

8.Liver protection: 

Theanine is converted to acetic acid in the liver, which acts as an inhibitor of pyruvate kinase in the liver and protects the liver.

9.Blood pressure lowering effect: 

theanine helps regulate blood pressure and has a positive effect on hypertensioresistent

10.Anti-fatigue effect: 

theanine has the effect of relieving fatigue and refreshing the mind .