Longevity ⇒ Article: "Many of the Longest-Living People on the Planet Consume L-Theanine Daily..."

[OzSport]

I hadn't heard of this antioxidant before, but considering that there are quite a number of articles out there about tea and longevity, I guess this shouldn't be a surprise!  

Check out this article about how an antioxidant called L-Theanine, which is found in tea, contributes to longevity: 
"Many of the Longest-Living People on the Planet Consume L-Theanine Daily, but It's Only Found in One Ingredient" (that is indeed a long title, haha!):  https://www.wellandgood.com/l-theanine-benefits/

Here are some other articles discussing tea and longevity:

• "What Happens When You Drink Tea Every Day":  https://www.bluezones.com/2019/10/what- ... every-day/
• "Green Tea Drinkers May Live Longer":  https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/2020010 ... e-longer#1
• "Drinking green tea, rather than black, may help you live longer, new study suggests":  https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/09/heal ... index.html

[canadahealthy]

Nice to see this article.

I actually take Theanine because it gives me more restful sleep.

[drkris69]

Hey there so L- Theanine is an essential amino acid which helps with relaxation and anxiety. I personally take it at night for better sleep.
 

[Boxcost]

A green tea every night 2 hours before sleep for me. A Sencha and Matcha mix, I drink / eat the tea leaves as well

[TedB]

This sounds like something i may try to get to sleep easier. I think it is extremely inexpensive too.

[CeeJayBee]

I guess green tea extract would contain both l-theanine and EGCG both of which have reputations for longevity. So how would we split that hair?

[drkris69]

I take L-theanine with magnesium threonate  for sleep and it works great!

[OzSport]

Another article praising tea!  This one quotes Dr. David Sinclair and his affinity for matcha (ground up green tea):

"I'm a Longevity and Anti-Aging Expert, and This is My Hot Drink of Choice":  https://www.wellandgood.com/matcha-longevity/