If you reach for a cup of green tea for a moment of ‘zen’ when you’re stressed, this could be because you’re unwittingly craving the L-Theanine it contains.

The amino acid that gives your green tea it’s savoury (umami) flavour, L-Theanine is neither classified as “essential” (common in our diets) or “non-essential” (manufactured by the body) – meaning it’s tricky to come by. With a chemical structure that closely resembles glutamine (a naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter) L-Theanine can cross the blood-brain barrier and influence our brain waves – helping to dampen our nerves when we’re feeling especially fraught or to weather those high-pressure spells without starting to fray… Plus, these easy-to-swallow capsules are vegan, kosher and free from both gluten and dairy.

Take one capsule twice daily, ideally with meals.

Purveyors of wellness-enhancing creations for upwards of 70 years, Solgar’s commitment to helping you live your best life has resulted in supplements made in small batches with only the finest, all-natural extracts. Pioneers when it comes to nutrition, Solgar is synonymous with wellness and it’s probable you have a jar (or several) of their pure and potent cocktails in your cabinet; from Astaxanthin to Zinc, their supplements span the whole beauty and health-boosting alphabet, making it easy to find the best blend for your needs.

L-Theanine (Suntheanine ®) (Free Form), Vegetable Capsule Shell: Hydroxypropylmethyl Cellulose, Bulking Agent: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Anti-Caking Agents: (Silicon Dioxide, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate).

For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.