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Is taking theanine better than taking straterra for add?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Theanine: This is an Amino Acid with psychoactive properties due to its stimulant effect on brain Dopamine & gaba. It was originally discovered in green tea. It helps reduce mental/physical stress & boosts mood. Its effect on improving attention in add is minimal, since very large doses are needed to see an effect.

Answered 6/25/2014

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