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L-theanine, a naturally occurring amino acid found in green, black, and oolong tea, is gaining popularity for its ability to promote a sense of calm without causing drowsiness. Often added to coffee drinks, nonalcoholic beverages, and supplements, l-theanine is known for helping reduce stress, support focus, and improve sleep quality by influencing neurotransmitters such as GABA, dopamine, and serotonin. Experts say its appeal lies in offering a way to feel relaxed yet mentally alert, making it a popular option for managing everyday stress and occasional sleep difficulties.<\/p>\n

Seg\u00fan Dr. Yoshua Qui\u00f1ones<\/a>, l-theanine is \u201cwell-known for its effect of feeling calm yet alert,\u201d helping to counteract the jittery effects that caffeine can sometimes cause. Dr. Quinones also notes that while l-theanine may help reduce stress and support better sleep, it should not be viewed as a replacement for treatment of anxiety, depression, or insomnia. Instead, it may serve as a helpful tool alongside healthy lifestyle habits and appropriate medical care. Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Quinones?<\/a>?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

L-theanine, a naturally occurring amino acid found in green, black, and oolong tea, is gaining popularity for its ability to promote a sense of calm without causing drowsiness. Often added to coffee drinks, nonalcoholic beverages, and supplements, l-theanine is known for helping reduce stress, support focus, and improve sleep quality by influencing neurotransmitters such as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":226882,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[455,457],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-226850","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-media"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nL-Theanine for Sleep | Medical Offices of Manhattan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how l-theanine may help reduce stress, improve focus, and support better sleep. 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