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New advances in research on the health effects of theanine

New advances in research on the health effects of theanine

Theanine is an amino acid unique to tea and one of the important flavor substances of tea. The neuroprotective effects of theanine, especially in "mental health" such as improving cognitive levels, alleviating anxiety, improving sleep quality, and improving depressive symptoms, have gradually been confirmed. Therefore, theanine is called "happiness amino acid" by some scholars.

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The rise of the sleep economy After 2021, the development prospects of the L-theanine industry are promising

The rise of the sleep economy After 2021, the development prospects of the L-theanine industry are promising

L-theanine (commonly known as theanine) is a free amino acid unique to tea, which has a sweet taste and fresh taste, and is a component of the taste of tea. As a new food raw material, L-theanine has physiological active effects such as antioxidant, enhance immunity, promote sleep,

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L-alanine in tea plants is converted to L-theanine by L-glutamic acid instead of ethylamine

L-alanine in tea plants is converted to L-theanine by L-glutamic acid instead of ethylamine

L-Theanine contributes to the function and taste of tea. Ethylamine is a limiting factor that distinguishes L-theanine accumulation between tea and other plants. It has long been believed that ethylamine is derived from the L-alanine in tea. In this study, it was found that L-alanine in tea tree root cells is mainly located in vacuoles and mitochondria, while alanine

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