Does L-Theanine help with pain & inflammation?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 100% of 5 people who reported on L-Theanine for pain & inflammation say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
Pain & inflammation: what users report
100%better5 reports · few reports
5 better0 no change0 worse
What the research says
AResearch: Strong18 meta-analyses · 78 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at pain & inflammation. See all research on L-Theanine.
Side effects people mention
drowsiness 87vivid dreams 24fatigue 19headache 9anhedonia 8
What else is L-Theanine used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count