L-Theanine
₹525.00
Unit price perAlpha Brain Waves
L-Theanine induces relaxed alertness without sedation — measurable on EEG
Pre-Sleep Calm
Aids cognitive quiet before bed — reducing the racing mind that blocks sleep onset
Caffeine Synergy
Pairs with coffee to maintain sharp alertness while removing the jittery edge
Non-Habit Forming
No withdrawal, no dependence, no morning grogginess — safe for daily use
AIWO L-Theanine Better As A System
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Proven Benefits of L-Theanine Supplementation
Increase in Alpha Brain Wave Activity (8-14 Hz) within 40 Minutes
Nobre AC. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2008
Reduction in Subjective Stress Response Under Acute Stress
Kimura K. Biol Psychol 2007
Not All Calm Supplements Work at the Source
- L-Theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in the leaves of Camellia sinensis — green tea. It crosses the blood-brain barrier within 30-60 minutes. In the brain, it does something measurable: it increases alpha frequency brain waves at 8-14 Hz — the neural signature of relaxed, non-sedated alertness — while simultaneously reducing excess glutamate signalling (the excitatory neurotransmitter responsible for the wired, anxious feeling that follows stress or caffeine overstimulation).
- The result: GABA activity up. Glutamate activity down. Alpha waves on. AIWO L-Theanine delivers 200mg per vegetarian HPMC capsule — the dose used in human RCTs studying alpha wave induction and stress response. No proprietary blends. No sedating agents. No tolerance-building compounds. One ingredient. One well-understood mechanism.
AIWO L-Theanine 200mg vs. Others
- No Added Sugar
- 200mg — the RCT-studied dose
- Single active ingredient — pure L-Theanine
- Non-sedating — safe daytime use
- Green Tea Derived — natural amino acid
- Vegetarian HPMC capsule
- Non-habit forming — no withdrawal
- Often contain sugar blends
- Often underdosed at 50-100mg or unspecified
- Blended with melatonin, valerian or sedating herbs
- Sedating formulas limit daytime applicability
- Synthetic or blended with unverified compounds
- Gelatin capsule or tablet binder varies
- Dependence risk varies with formula
Straight answers.
Melatonin sends the circadian sleep signal — it tells your brain it is time for bed. L-Theanine reduces the cognitive overactivation that prevents sleep onset — the racing thoughts and wired-but-tired feeling that keeps you awake even when you are exhausted.
They address completely different mechanisms and are complementary, not interchangeable. If you are lying awake with your mind running, the problem may not be your circadian signal. It may be excess glutamate keeping your brain active when it should be quieting down.
Yes, that is one of L-Theanine's defining properties. At 200mg, it induces measurable alpha brain wave activity — the neural state of relaxed, focused alertness — without causing sedation or cognitive impairment.
Many users take it specifically with morning coffee: L-Theanine at 200mg paired with standard caffeine intake smooths the jittery, anxious edge of caffeine while maintaining alertness and focus. This is the most clinically studied use case for L-Theanine in productivity contexts.
Both, depending on your goal. For calm focus and caffeine synergy: after your morning meal, with or just after coffee. For pre-sleep cognitive quiet: 30-45 minutes before bed.
One capsule per day covers most people. Some individuals take it both morning and night — consult your healthcare professional if you want to increase your dose.
Yes. L-Theanine is found almost exclusively in the leaves of Camellia sinensis — the tea plant. It is the compound responsible for the distinct calm-focused state that distinguishes matcha and high-quality green tea from coffee, despite both containing caffeine.
AIWO L-Theanine delivers the same amino acid in a consistent, measured 200mg dose per capsule — the clinically studied amount for alpha wave induction
L-Theanine has a rapid onset relative to most supplements: alpha wave changes are measurable on EEG within 30-45 minutes of a 200mg dose in fasted or post-meal conditions. Subjective effects — reduced mental tension, increased cognitive clarity — are typically noticeable within the same window for most users.
For cumulative benefits (consistent stress resilience, improved sleep quality), continued daily use over 4-8 weeks provides the most reliable results. Individual results vary.
