Best Fit Profiles
- coffee-without-jitters protocols
- high-cognitive-load work blocks
Calm focus and stress buffering
L-Theanine
L-theanine can reduce perceived stress and anxiety in many users, with modest focus benefits depending on context.
Evidence Level B
Evidence and Risk Labels
Evidence A/B/C reflects research maturity, and risk levels reflect monitoring needs. These labels support comparison, not diagnosis or treatment decisions.
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- Effect Size
- Modest stress/anxiety reduction with supportive focus effects
- Safety
- Low Risk
Can increase sedation when combined with multiple calming agents.
Research Dosing
This reflects common ranges and protocols used in published studies, not personal medical advice.
- Typical Daily Dose
- 100-400 mg
- Timing
- Morning/afternoon for focus or evening for calming support
- Protocol Duration in Studies
- 2-12 weeks in stress and attention studies
Often paired with caffeine in fixed ratios to improve sustained attention while reducing jitter burden.