Sports Research Double Strength L-Theanine Supplement - Suntheanine Softgels for Focus, Relaxation & Alertness - Non-Drowsy Support Made with Coconut Oil, Non-GMO & Gluten Free - 200mg, 60 Count

I’ve had intense anxiety (social and general) for as long as I can remember. Years ago I turned to alcohol to help—a couple of drinks when I felt anxious, or before a social situation calmed everything down, and I felt as though I could manage. But it quickly spiraled out of control to the point where I wasn’t drinking and getting drunk, but instead “dosing” throughout entire days and evenings. The moment I’d try to stop the world would come crashing down and it became a choice between feeling “normal” by drinking something, or dealing with nonstop racing heart, shortness of breath and severe depression. Well the latter was absolutely horrible to live with, so I kept choosing the former. I was hiding liquor bottles in the house so I could pop back to a room and take a nip the moment I would start to feel overwhelmed. Obviously this wasn’t sustainable. My epiphany occurred when my senior dog had a seizure, and to cope, I begged my partner to go and pick up a pint of alcohol, just to get through the worry and fear (she’s okay now). I realized SOMETHING had to change.I read and did research and decided to try L-theanine. This brand was the first brand I tried. I began with 2, and then upped the dose each day until I found the perfect “sweet spot” for me at 1200mg*. That seems like a lot, but my brain had been depleted of natural anxiety defense for years. The day I took at the amount for the first time changed the entire course of my future. For once I was able to breathe, to think clearly, to feel calm and normal without a drop of alcohol. The effect lasted nearly 12 hours, and that night I slept like a baby.I tried it the next day, when that familiar anxiety and urge to drink crept up... and it worked again. Within the hour, my heart began to beat normally, and I was calm and content, and once again drifted off to sleep that night genuinely looking forward to waking up (a rare thing when you drink every night).So far I’ve been sober for three weeks, and I feel amazing. There are no sedation, stimulating or uncomfortable side effects, it kicks in within 30-60 minutes (depending on whether you’ve eaten), and one dose lasts me 12+ hours. I have zero urge to drink, I sleep great, my mood is amazing, and my typical ADHD brain is clear and focused! It’s my belief that when my brain finds equilibrium and begins to produce its own dopamine again (which I’ve read takes about 6 months for alcoholics and problem drinkers) that I’ll only need the L-theanine on difficult or stressful days. For someone who spent every waking moment suffering the pain of severe anxiety, I could really cry from joy for this mental, physical and emotional reprieve. For once I’m truly excited about the future.*1200mg is a high dose, and over the recommendations based on studies looking at changes in alpha waves (200-400mg). I am not a doctor or health practitioner, nor am I suggesting people follow my dosage right out of the gate. If you’ve never had substance abuse issues, you likely will not need such a high dose. Research and consult your doctor before adding any supplement, especially if you intend to take more than the recommended amount. I began with two (the highest recommended dose) and did not increase that dose until 24 hours later. I stopped at 1200mg because that was the dose that gave me the relief and results I was looking for; I do not intend to exceed that amount for myself in the future.Edit to Update: it’s over a year later, and I no longer drink, nor do I need to take Theanine (even in social situations!). My brain is clear, I’m genuinely happy, and so so glad I discovered this. Quitting drinking can be hard, but this absolutely saved my sanity and my life. I still will always keep a bottle on hand, and I can’t recommend it hard enough for folks desperately looking for aid. Good luck out there friends!

I don’t normally write reviews, nor is this sponsored in any way.I struggle with sleep. My mind doesn’t like to shutoff from the day and continues to race thinking about earlier or what I need to accomplish tomorrow. This combined with the calm app sleep meditations has given me the deepest week of sleep I feel like I’ve had in years WITHOUT being groggy the next morning. I’ve tried prescriptions from my doctor (hydroxine) and other variants of melatonin. They would give me a deep sleep, but I would feel like I was on a bender the night before. This doesn’t hit you all at once, it’s more like a gradual relaxation and in the morning I feel refreshed for a change. I’d say it’s worth the try for you. Everyone’s body is different so your mileage may vary. Make sure your caffeine intake is down, exercise, relaxed nightly routine are all a part of your sleep strategy. This isn’t a miracle worker, but feels like the missing piece for me.Note: This is after 1 week of daily use while also doing the above. One thing I hope is that it continues long term, even still I’m happy with the price for the week of amazing sleep I’ve gotten.

Took this with my morning coffee and instead of becoming a jittery squirrel god, I achieved what I can only describe as serene espresso wizardry.Emails? Answered. Dishes? Done. Existential dread? Patted gently on the head and tucked into bed. I now listen to lo-fi beats unironically and refer to my stress as “the before times.”Would recommend to anyone who wants to be calm, focused, and powerful enough to conquer inboxes without crying.

I have seen a positive change in my ability to focus

Es mi segundo frasco, lo volvi a comprar porque mi esposa dice que he mejorado mucho recordando cosas, por lo visto me ayuda a recordar bastante a nivel del cerebro.This is my second bottle, I bought it again because my wife says I've improved a lot remembering things, apparently it helps me remember quite a bit at the brain level.

I’ve tried so many sleep supplements over the years and most of them do very little to help me fall asleep and go back to sleep if I wake up in the middle of the night. This one actually works! I sleep deeply and wake feeling rested. It also doesn’t leave me with that “drugged” feeling I get after taking melatonin. The packing does not indicate whether or not it’s safe for long term use so I need to do a little research on my own. That is my only hesitation with it.

This is a wonderful product. It helps your brain shut down at night and sharpenes it during the day. I am so very thankful I was recommended this product. If you have trouble focusing or shutting down this is for you!!

These really help me sleep. Two of them and I fall asleep very quickly. I just ordered a couple more bottles to make sure I don’t end up being without them.