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I've heard the supplement theanine can help with anxiety. any truth to this? any reason not to try it?

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Weigh pros and cons: If your anxiety interferes with your functionality on a regular basis, some L-theanine effects can help you get a calmer mind. Similar effects can be achieved through other means, without the negative effects.

Answered 1/19/2016

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