The state of sleep in the US isn't great. In fact, according to a 2022 Gallup Survey, 1 in 3 US adults report having poor sleep. This has led many people to resort to sleep aids to catch up on sleep.

L-theanine is a compound that may support thinking, sleep, and relaxation and help with weight loss, blood pressure, and more. Research suggests that L-theanine might provide a range of health ...

In the early stages of serotonin syndrome people may experience mild serotonin syndrome, which causes symptoms such as tremors, dizziness, and headache. Serotonin syndrome, or serotonin toxicity, is a ...

L-theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. First linked to tea’s calming effects in the 1940s, it is now sold as a supplement for stress relief, focus and better sleep. Research into ...

L-theanine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in tea leaves and is used in Asian medicine to treat many medical and mental health problems. In a previous blog post I briefly reviewed the evidence ...

L‑theanine, a non‑protein amino acid predominantly abundant in green‑tea leaves (Camellia sinensis), has been widely studied for its impact on cognition, anxiety, mood, and relaxation. A typical 250 ...

I often encourage my patients to drink tea. Black tea is a lower-caffeine alternative to coffee during the day, and decaffeinated tea can be a calming part of a nighttime power-down ritual before bed.

Serotonin syndrome causes symptoms like agitation, diarrhea, confusion, and excessive sweating. It happens when you take too many serotonin-boosting medications like SSRIs, pain meds, and more.

Nicole McDermott has worked in the creative content space for the last decade as a writer, editor and director. Her work has been featured on TIME Healthland, Prevention, Shape, USA Today, HuffPost, ...

One of the many fascinating things about green tea is that it contains a special dual power: It makes you feel alert and energetic, yet also calm and relaxed at the same time. This special power comes ...