Conclusion: The reviewed studies presented evidence that green tea influences psychopathological symptoms (e.g. reduction of anxiety), cognition (e.g. benefits in memory and attention) and brain function (e.g. activation of working memory seen in functional MRI). The effects of green tea cannot be attributed to a single constituent of the beverage. This is exemplified in the finding that beneficial green tea effects on cognition are observed under the combined influence of both caffeine and l-theanine, whereas separate administration of either substance was found to have a lesser impact.
Does L-Theanine help with focus?
Yes, for most people. 88% of 501 people who reported on L-Theanine for focus say it improved. 8% noticed no change and 4% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for focus (86% across 80 options).
Focus: what users report
88%better501 reports · high confidence
442 better38 no change21 worse
Ranked #11 of 80 for focus.
What people say about L-Theanine and focus
“This morning was my first time taking this combination along with my other daily vitamins and wow, what a difference it has made in my overall mood and anxiety!”
“This stuff truly works... I'm really surprised how much this supplement has helped with the generalized anxiety.”
“I take L Theanine because it helps w focus and anxiety. I would rank it as my #2 most important supplement.”
“L-theanine! Life changing for my ADHD. Better executive function, easier to offload tasks to my subconsious. Super helpful!”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong18 meta-analyses · 78 trials on PubMed
Phytomedicine · 2017
Green tea effects on cognition, mood and human brain function: A systematic reviewSide effects people mention
drowsiness 87vivid dreams 24fatigue 19headache 9anhedonia 8
What else is L-Theanine used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count