What is L-theanine, you ask?

Here, two dietitians share the many ways that tea’s antioxidant L-theanine benefits longevity.

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And for folks who live in the Blue Zones, tea plays a particularly large role.

Eating habits are also a key commonality, Cassetty says.

They also tend to eat less as the day goes on, she explains.

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It may produce a calming effect in our body, as well as improved alertness.

Theonlyfood source of L-theanine?

L-theanine benefits are bountiful, agrees Cassetty.

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There are additional L-theanine benefits beyond brain function.

For one, the compound has beenfound to lower the stress hormone cortisol.

So, limiting stress can have a positive effect on your health.

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There are a number of tools you could use to modify stress.

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