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Considering l-theanine for anxiety. does this cross the brain-blood barrier? work for anxiety?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

L- Theanine: I understand your need to have relief from Anxiety. L- Theanine is able to cross blood-brain barrier. Some research suggests that taking it may make unstressed people feel more tranquil. There in not enough Research to demonstrate effectiveness of L-Theanine for Anxiety. It is not as effective for treatment of Anxiety as Benzodiazepines, Therapy, Breathing and Music Relaxation, Yoga, Meditation

Answered 5/25/2016

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