Side-by-side comparison
Pick two or three substances to compare user results, effects, side effects and research.
| L-Theanine Supplement | Ashwagandha Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 57 | 50 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Reports | 1,295 | 961 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 18 / 78 | 48 / 59 |
| Mainly used for | AnxietyFocusSleep | AnxietyMoodSleep |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | — |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 88% (219) | 77% (26) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 65% (40) | 60% (50) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 83% (206) | 74% (108) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 93% (548) | 87% (345) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 74% (114) | 52% (225) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 78% (9) | 60% (5) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | — | 100% (17) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 100% (4) | — |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 67% (3) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 29% (7) | 63% (59) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | — | 76% (21) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 75% (4) | 67% (3) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Common side effects | drowsiness, brain fog, vivid dreams, fatigue | anhedonia, emotional blunting, anxiety, drowsiness |
| Typical dose reported | 200 mg / bedtime | daily (past) |