Interaction checker → Caffeine + L-Theanine

Works well together

Caffeine and L-Theanine: why they work well together

Theanine smooths caffeine

What happens

L-theanine raises alpha wave activity and blunts the jitter and heart-rate bump from caffeine without killing the alertness.

What to do about it

Classic pairing. A 2:1 theanine-to-caffeine ratio is the usual target.

This is general information compiled from published pharmacology, not advice about your situation. Your dose, your other medication and your bloodwork all matter, and a pharmacist can see those in a way this page cannot.

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