All the Energy, None of the Jitters or Crash — The Benefits of Coffee and L-Theanine
July 10, 2017
Most people are aware of the connection between coffee and energy.
Had a hard time rolling out of bed? Grab a cup of joe.
Still having a hard time at the office? Grab another; maybe a shot of espresso while you’re at it.
But after a few quick “pick-me-ups,” you’re either so wired that you can’t concentrate on your work or you’re starting to feel the crash coming on. Either way, you’re not getting anything done.
If this is you, and you can’t afford it to be, then maybe it’s time for you to take a look at the benefits of adding a Coffee/L-Theanine blend to your daily routine.
So you’ve heard of coffee, but what is L-Theanine and how is it going to help you be more productive and less of a caffeine-addled mess?
According to WebMD, ‘L-Theanine is an amino acid (a building block for proteins) that is found in Green Tea and is used to treat anxiety and high blood pressure, prevent Alzheimer’s and to increase the effectiveness of cancer medications.’
Now I’m not saying that a cup of L-Theanine blended coffee in the morning is going to produce medical transformations like WebMD is describing, but there is a sufficient amount of evidence that this combination has the ability to increase your energy levels and reduce your susceptibility to distractions.
On the anecdotal front, there are numerous postings on social sites such as reddit and an ever-increasing number of nootropic retailers that expound on the Caffeine/L-Theanine combo’s ability to increase focus while reducing, or eliminating, the jitters and crash normally associated with drinking too much coffee.
But even though we can rely on reviews/testimonials for many decisions, most of us look for something a bit more trustworthy when it comes to the things we’re going to ingest. Luckily, the benefits of combining caffeine and L-Theanine are well-researched. Numerous studies have shown that combining the two in a 1:2, Caffeine to L-Theanine, ratio results in individuals being more alert to stimuli and better able to focus on and switch between tasks that require mental acuity.
Most of us go to work each day, in an office or in our dining room, and are expected to use our brains to produce something of value. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get the gears moving and keep them turning in the right direction. Coffee, enhanced with L-Theanine, may just be the edge you’re looking for to push through with that project or get that presentation done.
Brew a cup and get to work.
