Green Tea & Brain Waves (Meditation)

[Twega]

Studies have shown that tea consumption (specifically green tea, because it has more of these phytochemicals than other teas) changes the brain waves to levels that are usually seen in people who meditate regularly.

From the study "Evidence from human electroencephalograph (EEG) studies show that it has a direct effect on the brain (Juneja et al. Trends in Food Science & Tech 1999;10;199-204). L-theanine significantly increases activity in the alpha frequency band which indicates that it relaxes the mind without inducing drowsiness."

Before you go and stack up on L-theanine, consider drink the whole tea because there have been some evidence to suggest that caffiene and L-theanine work synergistically. Another phytochemical in green tea Epigallocatechin gallate, is a modulator of the GABA-A receptor. Drugs that target GABA-A receptors are benzo's and alcohol. Although these drugs agonists of this receptor while Epigallocatechin gallate is a modulator. So there is a difference.

Consider green tea before meditating. Check out the graph in the study showing the pictures of the brain waves.

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[Villager Albert]

@Twega Thanks man, nice post!

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Green tea contains 10 mg of l-theanine, black 30 mg. I would rather recommend getting l-theanine powder. My dose is 150 mg twice a day.