L-theanine

Product Name: L-Theanine
Synonyms: H-GLU(NHET)-OH; H-GLN(ET)-OH; L-GLUTAMIC ACID GAMMA-(ETHYLAMIDE); L-GLUTAMIC ACID G-(ETHYLAMIDE); L-GAMMA-GLUTAMYLETHYLAMIDE; ETHYL-L-GLUTAMINE; N-GAMMA-ETHYL-L-GLUTAMINE; THEANINE
CAS: 3081-61-6
MF: C7H14N2O3
MW: 174.2
EINECS: 221-379-0
Active Ingredient: 95% polypheno, 50% EGCG

Theanine is derived from tea leaves. Tea is native to eastern Asia and is a member of the Theaceae family. This evergreen shrub or tree grows to over 9 m in height and is pruned from 60 cm to 1.5 m for cultivation. Its dark green, serrated-edged leaves are alternate and oval, while its white and fragrant blossoms appear singly or in clusters.L-Theanine has mood-modulating activity,anti-cancer,diminishing symptoms of PMS,improving learningperformance,heightening mentalacuity-neurotransmitter,promoting concentration,acting antagonistically against the paralysis induced by caffeine,supporting the immune system,lowering blood pressure,increasing brain dopamine levels among others.

Function
(1) absorption and metabolism.
(2) regulate changes in brain neurotransmitters.
(3) improve learning ability and memory.
(4) sedative effect.
(5) improve menstrual syndrome.
(6) protect nerve cells.
(7) lower blood pressure.
(8) enhance the efficacy of anti-cancer drugs.

Application
- Applied in food field, it is used as natural antioxidant, antistaling agent, and anti-fading agents.
- As cosmetics and daily chemical additive, it owns the effect of anti-wrinkle and anti-Aging.It can dispel spot, prevent and treat skin disease and sensibility, decayed tooth, dental plaque, periodontitis and halitosis, protect skin from the harmful solar ray and prevent skin cancer.
- Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is used to prevent and cure cardiovascular disease, diabetes.It owns the effect of sterilization and antivirus. It is available as raw material of subsidiary and healthcare medecine.
- Anticancer activity of doxorubicin and idarubicin.