Now Foods, L-Theanine, Double Strength, 200 mg, 120 Veg Capsules

Now Foods L-Theanine 200 mg – theanine and inositol in a vegetable capsule

Now Foods L-Theanine Double Strength is a food supplement providing 200 mg L-theanine and 100 mg inositol in every vegetable capsule. The name refers to the doubled amount: each capsule contains twice as much L-theanine as the manufacturer's regular theanine product, which provides 100 mg per capsule. According to the EU label, the recommended daily dose is two capsules, providing a total of 400 mg L-theanine and 200 mg inositol. The bottle contains 120 vegetable capsules, i.e. 60 daily doses. As the manufacturer recommends taking the capsules one to two times daily as needed, one bottle may last longer than two months.

What are L-theanine and inositol?

L-theanine is an amino acid found naturally in the tea plant. Unlike many other amino acids, it is not a building block of proteins but occurs in free form in tea leaves. In this food supplement L-theanine is present as a pure substance, not as tea leaves or tea extract.

Inositol is a compound belonging to the carbohydrates and occurs naturally in many foods, for example whole grains, legumes, nuts and citrus fruits. The manufacturer has added inositol to L-theanine as a complementary ingredient.

How to use?

Take 1 capsule one to two times daily as needed, preferably on an empty stomach. The capsule is easy to take with a glass of water. The recommended daily dose is up to two capsules, i.e. 400 mg L-theanine – do not exceed this amount. If you also use other food supplements containing theanine or inositol, take their amounts into account.

Key features

• 200 mg L-theanine per capsule – twice as much as in the manufacturer's regular product (100 mg per capsule).
• 100 mg inositol per capsule – as a complementary ingredient in every capsule.
• 400 mg L-theanine per daily dose – in two capsules together with 200 mg inositol.
• Vegetable capsule – the capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, gelatine-free.
• Short ingredient list – besides the active ingredients only the capsule shell, a carrier and an anti-caking agent.
• 120 capsules – 60 daily doses per bottle.

Who is it for?

The product is suitable for adults who want to add L-theanine together with inositol to their diet and prefer a higher amount per capsule. The large pack suits those who use the product for a longer period. The product is not intended for children. If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use.

Ingredients, quality and storage

The capsule content consists of L-theanine and inositol, with fatty acids as a carrier and silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent. The capsule shell is made of a plant-based cellulose derivative. The brand owner is Now Foods, a family-owned company since 1968; production follows good manufacturing practice (GMP). According to the EU label, the country of origin is China. As the product is made in a facility that also processes ingredients containing allergens, it may contain traces of them. Natural colour variation may occur, which does not affect product quality. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.