L-Theanine

This was recommended by a friend of mine who has used L-Theanine to deal with all of life stresses and anxiety so I figured I'll give it a shot, it was better than the alternative which was using drugs (Xanax or Klonopin) that doctors love to prescribe. This has helped me to be calmer while still remaining focused on my tasks at work! It's helped me take the edge off in a HUGE way! I take one before work, another after work and sometimes I take one before bed. My sleep has even been better and deeper. I'm waking up feeling refreshed, calm and collected! I love the USDA Organic Flaxseed oil in this Smarter Vitamins L-Theanine. It adds some great Omega's to help with brain nutrition. I already use the Brain Support by Smarter which has flaxseed oil and I LOVE the product! The combination of these products has helped me to feel and operate so much better! I used to have mild effects of depression which were probably stress related from my high-demanding job. I work in Silicon Valley and the competition is tough, it can really wear down somebody and put major stress on the mind and body.It had taken a toll on me, but I've been feeling better by using supplements, breathing techniques and yoga. I wish the price was a little better since I'm using about 3 a day and my co-workers are always asking for some (makes me feel kind of cool actually), but you get what you pay for and quality of Smarter is something I haven't seen before in supplements, they really took it to another level by not using horrible things in their supplements. I'm buying the Vitamin D3 with organic avocado oil for my next! So much better than taking Xanax or Klonopin, I have good mental alertness now without the down and over-whelming feeling of life putting it's weight on my shoulders. I've been practicing 2 mins of deep heavy breathing a few times a day and that helps as well. I used to be ready to snap at people or family members and I can't say it's completely gone yet, (possibly a personal issue) but I'm at least 80% better at not letting things get to me anymore.

So I usually take L-theanine to help take off any edge with caffeine, quell any anxiety and generally just get a small mood booster. I’ve taken it for the past year and I don’t know if it’s the flax oil or what but these are much better than any other L-theanine supplements that I’ve tried. They work really well for me! Y’all have to understand that L-theanine is not the thing you take for serious anxiety, it has a small effect and is meant to mostly just be a little relaxing. I noticed the difference when I was performing in front of others, I felt less anxious and in my head. I also usually take 5htp as well when I’m performing though so that could’ve helped too. I never notice a blatant difference or really “feel” anything when I take them, I’ve just overall noticed that I’m usually in a better, more relaxed mood when I do. Bonus: They’re also so easy to swallow because of the gel capsule.

My first bottle included a "free offer" for an additional bottle. I expected a hitch or glitch. Nope, just me being cynical. I entered my choice online, received a confirmation, and the free bottle was shipped in 24 hours. I chose the same product as the original purchase, but there were 5 additional different products from the manufacturer. I rate them very high on responsiveness, caring and product processing. L-Theanine itself is so subtle in effect, it's hard to tell if it's "working." I don't have any great "aha" moments of relief, but I've found it does even out the mood variations slightly throughout the day. Taking it to sleep doesn't work for me, but does for some people.

So far so good. I struggle with GAD and panic disorder. Past doctors have told me I am chemically sensitive and my mind and body never agreed with any of the medications they gave me. The only thing that worked was Xanax. After years of dealing with this I have come a long way but still have my Xanax prescription refilled. Lately I have noticed bouts of anger especially at work under stress and I learned that anxiety has a lot to do with it. So instead of heading to the doctor I wanted to try this first and see if I could do this more naturally and healthier. It’s not going to change your anxiety thinking.. but it will change the physical response your body has. The easiest way to explain it is I still think it... but I don’t feel it if that makes any sense. I can’t say it won’t take the panic attacks away because I haven’t had one yet while taking this but I will say it greatly reduces my GAD and my bouts of anger and stress.

There are several alternatives. Smarter is an excellent choice. High quality ingredients. Level chief ingredient is high.

I don't usually leave reviews, but this product is so great that I had to let others know. I started taking this to treat my anxiety during the Covid pandemic. I had been taking a medication prescribed by my doctor which was working, but I hated the side effects. I had heard of L-theanine as an natural alternative years ago when my daughter had anxiety as a teenager so I decided to give it a try. I take 1 pill twice a day - one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and my anxiety is pretty much gone. I have suggested this to friends and family also suffering with anxiety and they swear by it too. I highly recommend this to anyone with anxiety who would like to try a natural alternative.

I didn't think I suffered any from stress and anxiety but I kept finding myself researching supplements that help these traits. So I thought for a while on this and started seeing what was stressing me out. Same for anxiety. They are both there in different ways. I feel much more at ease all of a sudden. Ordinarily, I wouldn't review something so soon but the effect it had on me happened with the first pill and this morning with the second pill. Imagine a little kid in a pool with swim floaties on the arms and legs so the child's face can't close to the water surface. No drowning and no motorboating -- just float in the pool and relax. :)

I was really excited to try this supplement. However when I started taking I would get really bad migraines that would not go away until the next day.