L-Theanine
L-Theanine: high-functioning peace
L-Theanine is a unique amino acid found almost exclusively in green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis). While it isn't an essential nutrient, it is a powerful tool for neurological performance.
In the world of supplements, L-Theanine is known as a "relaxant without sedation." It doesn't make you drowsy. It makes you calm. It’s the difference between feeling "tired and wired" and feeling "composed and capable."
The alpha wave advantage
L-Theanine works by promoting Alpha brain waves.
Brain waves are the electrical patterns of your thoughts. Beta waves are associated with high-stress, frantic multitasking. Alpha waves, in contrast, are associated with relaxed alertness - the state you’re in during deep meditation or when you are 'in the zone.'
L-Theanine helps shift your brain from Beta to Alpha waves. You are still awake. You are still present. But the background static of your To-Do list feels further away.
Why L-Theanine for mothers?
Motherhood is an assault on the senses. The constant noise, the physical touch, and the mental tabs always running in the background can lead to sensory overload.
Lowering the threshold
L-Theanine helps increase your window of tolerance. It gives you an extra beat of a second before you react to a spill or a tantrum. It’s patience in a sachet.
The perfect nightcap
We added 100mg of L-Theanine to the Somnii formula because it works synergistically with Magnesium. While Magnesium relaxes your muscles and nervous system, L-Theanine relaxes your mind.
No next-day fog
Unlike traditional sleep aids, L-Theanine has a very short half-life. It helps you drift off into high-quality sleep and leaves your system quickly. You wake up feeling sharp, not groggy.
Our other ingredients
Magnesium bisglycinate chelate
