NOW Foods Supplements, L-Theanine 200 mg with Inositol, Stress Management*, 60 Veg Capsules

DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a medical doctor or a physician. I am NOT encouraging anyone to quit taking any medication whether it's prescribed or not. I am simply giving my personal OPINIONS and sharing my story.I started a new job over a month ago where instead of working evenings (around 6 PM), I'd start at 7 in the morning. It really messed with my biological clock since I was used to sleeping later (usu. well past midnight). I had insomnia for almost a week since I had a hard time just to fall asleep. After doing some research, I found out about L-theanine.Out of desperation, I ordered this, selected the fastest shipping option, and took it later that night about an hour or two before my (new) bedtime. Wow, this stuff works much better than I expected. Not only did I get knocked out, but I fell asleep MUCH faster, STAYED asleep, and the quality of my sleep improved. Ever since, I am happy to say that as of now (June 6th, 2025), I have been consistently getting at least of 7 hrs of rock solid, uninterrupted sleep.I haven't experienced any negative side effects from taking this. This makes it a great alternative to the drugs out there that promise to deliver what this amino acid does (at least for me). In addition to sleep benefits, I've noticed a slight decrease in my social anxiety and I don't get as jittery as I used to when enjoying anything with caffeine in it. If you're in the same situation that I was, I would give this a try.

A favorite of mine.Anytime i have to much caffiene (maybe a strong coffee or from soda) and it gives me that nervous jittery energy 😬 I take 2 of these, that nervous energy calms down and completely stops the jittery feeling and Im left with a more relaxed calm feeling, but with energy that i can actually focus onto something (or things)Also take this before bed to help me get sleepy (calm relaxed feeling) especially if I've been go go go all day, and need that bit that says "ok you can relax now"White filled caspsule that is small and easy to take, no taste. High quality, I've never had this L-theanine not give me a calm relaxed feeling.

I am a full time trader and need to stay ultra alert yet at the same time remain focused and calm. Theanine helps me do this when taken with my coffee. The theanine harnesses and tames the power of caffeine.

I usually take just L-theanine. I purchased this product without realizing it had inositol in it. I purchased it based on the reviews.When taking it in the morning with my coffee, as soon as I feel it kick in, I get brain fog that makes it extremely difficult to focus on my work.If I take a second dose in the afternoon, to combat anxiety, it actually makes me so sleepy I need to take a nap.This has never happened to me before when taking just L-theanine at the same dose.I did some research and brain fog is a know side effect of inositol.The funny thing is that inositol also helps improve some people’s brain fog as well, so I guess it all depends on the individual.I would take these for sleep, however not during the day time due to the brain fog and also the drowsiness (which I don’t experience with pure L-theanine).

Wish I knew about this 20 years ago for calming me down. Instead got out on a Benzo and can’t get off. This works great !!!

Awesome thank you

After incorporating the "NOW Foods L-Theanine 200 mg" supplement into my daily routine, I've experienced a noticeable improvement in managing stress and enhancing relaxation.Taking one capsule daily in the morning with my coffee has reduced anxiety and stress levels, helping me feel calmer and more centered throughout the day.The capsules are small and thus easy to swallow, and I appreciate that there's no aftertaste, making them convenient for consistent use.Considering the positive effects, I find the product to be reasonably priced, and the quality of the ingredients justifies the cost.

gave me a headache. I only took one time, didn’t want another headache. Read reviews that L Theanine causes headaches in some people. I do like Now brands, I buy a lot of their products and trust their brand.