L-Theanine & Lemon Balm
L-theanine enhances relaxation, accelerates the process of falling asleep, and improves overall sleep quality. By promoting alpha brain wave activity, L-theanine helps to reduce stress and anxiety, making it easier to fall asleep faster and enjoy a deeper, more restful sleep.
L-theanine is a unique non-protein amino acid found in green tea. It blocks glutamate from binding to brain cells and affects other neurotransmitters by increasing levels of GABA, dopamine, and serotonin while decreasing norepinephrine. These changes calm brain activity, promote positive feelings, and reduce anxiety.
L-theanine may also improve sleep by influencing brain waves. Studies show that doses of 50 to 200 milligrams increase alpha brain waves, which are prevalent in relaxed, focused states.
Adding lemon balm enhances the effects by increasing GABA levels, reducing neuronal activity, and preparing the body for restful sleep. Rosmarinic acid, concentrated within lemon balm, is primarily responsible for this GABA activity.