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NOW Supplements L-Theanine
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Likely Very Effective
Based on 1 Research
9
USERS' SCORE
Medium or Average
Based on 5 Reviews
6.2
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule
Amount Per Serving
%DV
L-Theanine
100 mg
**
Decaffeinated Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) (Leaf)
250 mg
**

Top Medical Research Studies

9
Catechins from tea reduce headaches
Effect of Catechins on Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Winter: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Trial.
Significant headache improvement noted
We conducted a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial to explore how consuming catechins from green tea affects symptoms like headaches during upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). Our participants were healthy individuals who either received a bottled beverage containing 490 mg of catechins or a placebo without any catechins.

Impressively, we observed that those in the catechin group reported significantly reduced headache durations compared to the placebo group. Specifically, our findings showed a substantial improvement, highlighting the positive influence of catechins on not only headaches but also other URTI symptoms such as nasal congestion and running nose.

By integrating daily catechin consumption from bottled drinks, we discovered that these compounds can indeed help alleviate some discomforts associated with URTIs. Overall, this suggests that a simple addition to our diets, like enjoying green tea, could be beneficial in reducing the severity of headaches when dealing with winter colds.
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Most Useful Reviews

1.3
Tea triggers headache
Taking with Green Tea causes headache. I often drink green tea, and when I take this brand with it, I always get a severe headache that lasts a very long time. If you don’t drink green tea, I believe it should be fine, as I had no issues when I didn’t combine them.
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0
Headache issue
Like someone else stated, this also gave me a headache. It advises against taking on an empty stomach, presumably due to the green tea content. I primarily use this for relaxation at night, as I prefer not to eat before bed. NOW is a great company, but I believe they fell short with this product.
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3.5
Mood but headache
Initially, I was impressed with the boost in mood this product provided, but after three days, I developed a headache that wouldn’t go away despite various remedies. I stopped taking this product, and the headache vanished the next day.
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Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Likely Very Effective
Based on 1 Research
9
  • All Researches
9
Catechins from tea reduce headaches
Effect of Catechins on Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Winter: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Trial.
Significant headache improvement noted
We conducted a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial to explore how consuming catechins from green tea affects symptoms like headaches during upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). Our participants were healthy individuals who either received a bottled beverage containing 490 mg of catechins or a placebo without any catechins.

Impressively, we observed that those in the catechin group reported significantly reduced headache durations compared to the placebo group. Specifically, our findings showed a substantial improvement, highlighting the positive influence of catechins on not only headaches but also other URTI symptoms such as nasal congestion and running nose.

By integrating daily catechin consumption from bottled drinks, we discovered that these compounds can indeed help alleviate some discomforts associated with URTIs. Overall, this suggests that a simple addition to our diets, like enjoying green tea, could be beneficial in reducing the severity of headaches when dealing with winter colds.
Read More

User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Medium or Average
Based on 5 Reviews
6.2
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
1.3
Tea triggers headache
Taking with Green Tea causes headache. I often drink green tea, and when I take this brand with it, I always get a severe headache that lasts a very long time. If you don’t drink green tea, I believe it should be fine, as I had no issues when I didn’t combine them.
0
Headache issue
Like someone else stated, this also gave me a headache. It advises against taking on an empty stomach, presumably due to the green tea content. I primarily use this for relaxation at night, as I prefer not to eat before bed. NOW is a great company, but I believe they fell short with this product.
Read More
3.5
Mood but headache
Initially, I was impressed with the boost in mood this product provided, but after three days, I developed a headache that wouldn’t go away despite various remedies. I stopped taking this product, and the headache vanished the next day.
0
Severe headaches
Headaches. I wanted to like this product, but it gave me terrible headaches that lasted for days. :(
3.5
Product induces headache
Weird. I tried this product twice, and both times, it led to a peculiar, spaced-out feeling with no motivation and a slight headache. Perhaps a lower dose of 50mg would suit me better.
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