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Chemical Nomenclature

Common names

Theanine, L-Theanine, L-γ-glutamylethylamide and N5-ethyl-L-glutamine

Systematic name

N-ethyl-L-glutamine; (2S)-2-ammonio-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoate

WARNING: Always start with lower doses due to differences between individual body weight, tolerance, metabolism, and personal sensitivity. See responsible use section.

⇣ Oral
Dosage
Threshold	50 mg
Light	75 - 175 mg
Common	175 - 300 mg
Strong	300 - 500 mg
Heavy	500 mg +
Duration
Total	3 - 6 hours^[1]
Onset	30 - 90 minutes^[1]
Peak	1 - 3 hours
After effects	6 - 12 hours

DISCLAIMER: PW's dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Scheid, L., Ellinger, S., Alteheld, B., Herholz, H., Ellinger, J., Henn, T., Helfrich, H.-P., Stehle, P. (1 December 2012). "Kinetics of L-Theanine Uptake and Metabolism in Healthy Participants Are Comparable after Ingestion of L-Theanine via Capsules and Green Tea". The Journal of Nutrition. 142 (12): 2091–2096. doi:10.3945/jn.112.166371. ISSN 1541-6100.

[Scheid2012-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Scheid, L., Ellinger, S., Alteheld, B., Herholz, H., Ellinger, J., Henn, T., Helfrich, H.-P., Stehle, P. (1 December 2012). "Kinetics of L-Theanine Uptake and Metabolism in Healthy Participants Are Comparable after Ingestion of L-Theanine via Capsules and Green Tea". The Journal of Nutrition. 142 (12): 2091–2096. doi:10.3945/jn.112.166371. ISSN 1541-6100.

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