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Theanine – A Nutrient for Relaxation

Theanine is the active component of green tea responsible not only for its taste but also for its relaxing effects. Brain cells are known to generate electrical pulses from their cell surfaces called brain waves. It was demonstrated in humans that 40 minutes after taking theanine (50 mg to 200 mg) relaxing alpha waves were generated in various brain regions, an effect that may last up to 12 hours.

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A Lack of GABA Associated with Delusion and Poor Cognitive Function

GABA and glycine are the primary relaxing neurotransmitters in your brain. A new study with schizophrenia patients if the first to show that a lack of GABA is a common problem and associated with perception malfunction. Previously, GABA has been implicated in animal models of schizophrenia and post-mortem analysis in the brains of schizophrenic patients.

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