What is L-Theanine?
L-theanine is the primary amino acid unique to green tea and a few types of mushrooms. Unlike most amino acids, it is not a proteinogenic amino acid, which means it is not utilised to synthesise proteins in your body. L-theanine was historically reported as a relaxing phytochemical, which prompted scientific studies on its pharmacology [1].
L-theanine exhibits strong antioxidant-like properties and contributes to a favourable umami taste sensation.
There are several studies suggesting that taking this amino acid affects many others in our wellbeing, such as:
- Improvements in the brain
- Gastrointestinal function
- Cancer drug therapeutic efficacies
- Antihypertensive effects
- Improved immune function [2].
L-theanine is also available in pill or tablet form, and its proponents say it can help ease anxiety, stress and insomnia [3]. or in forms such as L-Theanine Gummies.
What is Adderall?
Adderall is a brand-name medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, a condition that causes excessive sleepiness during the day. The active ingredients in Adderall are amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which are combined with other inactive ingredients to create the white, oval-shaped tablets. Prescription stimulant medications like Adderall signal the brain to release dopamine and norepinephrine – two neurotransmitters that promote focus, attention and alertness.
There are two different forms of Adderall available for your usage: the immediate-release tablet and the extended-release capsule known as Adderall XR. The immediate-release form delivers the drug into your system right away. In contrast, the extended-release form discharges the drug steadily into your body little by little over a prolonged period. Adderall XR can only be presently used to treat ADHD and not narcolepsy in adults [4, 5, 6].
Adderall is thus a controlled substance because of the high risk of addiction and misuse, meaning it can be taken only by prescription, under an instructor's supervision and within the recommended dosage [7].
The Safety of Combining L-Theanine and Adderall
L-Theanine is an amino acid prevalent in tea and is used for its putative mood and relaxation-enhancing properties [4, 6]. Adderall, meanwhile, is a stimulant typically used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) [5].
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