NOW Foods Supplements, L-Theanine 100 mg with Inositol and Taurine, Tension Management*, 90 Chewables

I love this supplements. When I’m stressed I chew one tablet sometimes two and within about 30 minutes. I start to feel the difference in my stress level. I’m not a fan of taking prescription medication so this is a great alternative.

Chewing a couple these chewables gave me a deep more restful sleep. So deep im not sure how these are effective for energy for those who take them early in their day. For me, taking a couple before bed time, and its lights out! I recommend these for people who have trouble sleeping.

I like the thought of what it is that I bought. I have been sleeping better. feeling more restful.But the >> after-taste << is not pleasant. I would say buy it and try a chaser ... I'll keep using this bottle until empty. here in Western ILLINOIS Chris G.

Taking two or three of these chewables seems to help me fall asleep and experience deeper sleep (per my sleep app on my watch). Deep sleep is so important to our health. With regards to the taurine, I definitely notice the taurine slows down my heart beat. As for the inositol, I’ve taken upward of 2000 mgs in the past with no side effects. It’s relatively safe in high doses. I think everyone could use a little inositol. Taking three -four a night, I do feel a little groggy in the morning. Probably because I’m taking a higher dose. I take one or two an hour before bed, and one or two more more if I wake up in the middle of the night. That might be too much taurine for me. Not sure. I read somewhere that the recommended dosage of taurine for those with HBP or AFIB is 500 -1000mg. I don’t have either of those conditions so I’m not sure the about long term affects of taking this. I believe taurine is found in meat and organs. Something I do not eat much of, certainly not the later. I will say that I loved the feeling when I first took these. I physically felt more ease and calmness in my chest. Less racing thoughts. Easier to breathe. I also take this with melatonin and a sleep aid. Which could be another reason why I am a little groggy in the morning. while I haven’t tested this without the use of melatonin and a sleep aid, I can say that just using the melatonin and sleep aid alone, I was not falling asleep as well or getting much deep sleep until I started taking this. With that, I’m not waking up 3-4 time during the night when I take this. My only concern is the added taurine. I feel the taurine is what is making this really work, but worry about the lowered heart rate and blood pressure. I don’t think this is an issue in you are just taking 1 chewable a day. The taste isn’t the greatest but it’s not completely awful either. I am trying to switch from a more expensive brand of sun-Theanine chewables. These chewables from now seem to be more potent with the added taurine and inositol, and at a lesser cost. I definitely recommend with caution about the taurine. Not saying taurine is good or bad, just worth asking a doctor if taking taurine is right for you or someone with normal to low blood pressure. Last, I just want to say kudos to the parents seeking natural ways to help their children manage anxiety and adhd. So glad this is working for them.

Good quality from a reliable source at a fair price.

Seems to help falling asleep, taste is fine

My son has autism and ADHD and I used L-theanine since Kindergarten to help him at school. I stopped buying them this year until his math teacher asked for advice for helping him stay on task and in his seat. I started using them again and now I get emails stating how well he is doing, how proud of him the teacher is in 6th grade now, he hates math but has an "A", the only student to pass the most recent test and the first one done with his work (he was refusing to work until he started taking these again). I give him one before school and put one in his lunch so the effect can last all day. Highly recommend.

Improves sleep when taken before bed. I am much more rested and felt a deeper sleep. When taken during the day I do not feel any drowsiness. It does make me feel more alert, awake and mentally focused