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    2019
    High Quality

    L-theanine in the adjunctive treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial

    Sarris J, Byrne GJ, Cribb L

    Published in Journal of Psychiatric Research

    Key Findings

    Adjunctive L-theanine did not outperform placebo on anxiety outcomes in generalized anxiety disorder.

    Conclusions

    Preliminary study did not support efficacy of L-theanine for anxiety symptoms in GAD.

    Supplements Studied

    L-Theanine
    Amino Acid

    While this preliminary study did not support the efficacy of L-theanine in the treatment of anxiety symptoms in GAD, further studies to explore the application of L-theanine in sleep disturbance are warranted.

    Related Health Concerns

    Hypervigilance
    Social Anxiety
    Anxiety

    Study Details

    Year:2019
    Quality Score:7/10

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