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L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state.
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Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water. Tea is known to be a rich source of flavonoid antioxidants. However tea also contains a unique amino acid, L-theanine that may modulate aspects of brain function in humans. Evidence from human electroencephalograph (EEG) studies show that it has a direct effect on the brain (Juneja et al. Trends in Food Science and Tech 1999;10;199-204). L-theanine significantly increases activity in the alpha frequency band which indicates th...
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- Journal:
- Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
- Volume:
- 17 Suppl 1
- Pages:
- 167-168
- Publication date:
- 2008-01-01
- Event title:
- 10th Asian Congress of Nutrition
- EISSN:
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1440-6047
- ISSN:
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0964-7058
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pubs:26297
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uuid:063ca552-86b8-4ed1-ad15-5bebc67863d1
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26297
- Deposit date:
- 2012-12-19
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- 2008
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