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L-theanine + caffeine improved accuracy and speed on attention-switching tasks vs. caffeine alone.
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SUPPLEMENTS
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L-Theanine for Focus
RESEARCH
- L-theanine sharpens attention when combined with caffeine, and improves focus on its own.
COMMUNITY
- Most report significant benefits for focus and emotional regulation, though one user experienced increased anxiety—responses vary considerably.
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SAFETYMay cause headaches in some users; those on blood pressure medication should consult a doctor.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
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L-theanine increased alpha brain waves (relaxed alertness) at realistic dietary doses in healthy adults.
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L-theanine alone improved total cognition composite scores in boys with ADHD on NIH testing.
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Moderate L-theanine + caffeine (97 mg + 40 mg) significantly improved accuracy during task switching.
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65% positive
“Diagnosed inattentive ADHD here (M/34) and going through a difficult and stressful period in my life currently. Trying it with caffeine daily and it's been an absolute miracle for emotional dysregulation, ruminating/overthinking, stress management, and sleep quality. Extremely thankful for it right now.”
U/THELAUGHINGMAN_1991 ↗“Life changing. Got me off benzos and stopped my desperate depression spirals that were a lot like bpd episodes. I'm not perfect, but I haven't had that kind of desperation in a long time. 200mg a day with my caffeine.”
U/MIRWENPNW ↗“I tried it for weeks and it made my anxiety a lot worse. Since stopping taking it my anxiety is much more under control.”
U/DANGEROUS_POUND4070 ↗COMMENTS
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