Safety and use of L-Theanine in Children

What is L-theanine? Theanine, an amino acid primarily found in tea leaves, particularly Camellia sinensis, and some mushrooms, has garnered considerable attention in recent years for its potential health benefits. Structurally similar to glutamate, a neurotransmitter involved in brain function, theanine is known for its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and exert various neurophysiological […]

St. John’s Wort, Valerian, and Passionflower for “nervous agitation” in children

This week, let’s dive into a compelling German study on a triple herbal blend with St. John’s Wort, Valerian, and Passionflower for “nervous agitation” in children.  Study Highlights: Cool Findings: References: Trompetter, I., Krick, B. & Weiss, G. Herbal triplet in treatment of nervous agitation in children. Wien Med Wochenschr 163, 52–57 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10354-012-0165-1