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Nicola

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Nicola
AlexF

I was not aware caffeine caused adrenaline release.  That is the reason I drink green tea.  While green tea contains caffeine, it also contains an amino acid called L-Theanine.  From what I've read and experienced (I drink a cup per day with lots of cream) the Theanine balances out the effects of the caffeine.  It perks you up, clears your mind, without the jitters of caffeine.  My uncle idrinks a cup of Green tea before going to bed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theanine

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Theanine (known by the generic name Suntheanine®) is an amino acid commonly found in tea (infusions of Camellia sinensis). Theanine is related to glutamine, and can cross the blood-brain barrier.[1] Because it can enter the brain, theanine has psychoactive properties.[2] Theanine has been shown to reduce mental and physical stress[3], may produce feelings of relaxation[4] and improves cognition and mood when taken in combination with caffeine.[5]


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Theanine also promotes alpha wave production in the brain.


Alpha waves are present when you are calm and focused (meditation)
jeff

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One adverse effect is that your body cannot release immune cells to fight harmful bacteria. This is due to the increased blood flow to the body.


Then I can only assume my body has not encountered many harmful bacteria in the past 30 years.

Thanks Nicola.

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