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L-Theanine Reduced the Development of Knee Osteoarthritis in Rats via Its Anti-Inflammation and Anti-Matrix Degradation Actions: In Vivo and In Vitro Study.

The etiology of osteoarthritis (OA) is multifactorial, with no effective disease-modifying-drugs. L-theanine has been reported to inhibit inflammatory responses in...

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The effect of L-theanine supplementation on the immune system of athletes exposed to strenuous physical exercise.

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the response of selected components of the immune system in rowers...

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The short-chain fatty acid acetate reduces appetite via a central homeostatic mechanism.

Increased intake of dietary carbohydrate that is fermented in the colon by the microbiota has been reported to decrease body...

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Gut microbiota influence in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

A strong and expanding evidence base supports the influence of gut microbiota in human metabolism. Altered glucose homeostasis is associated...

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Short-chain fatty acids in control of body weight and insulin sensitivity. Nat Rev Endocrinol.

The connection between the gut microbiota and the aetiology of obesity and cardiometabolic disorders is increasingly being recognized by clinicians....

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L-Theanine affects intestinal mucosal immunity by regulating short-chain fatty acid metabolism under dietary fiber feeding.

To investigate the effects of l-Theanine (LTA) on intestinal mucosal immunity and the regulation of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) metabolism...

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L-theanine improves neurophysiological measures of attention in a dose-dependent manner: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.

Objective: L-theanine, a non-proteinic amino acid found in tea, is known to enhance attention particularly in high doses, with no...

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L-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses.

L-Theanine is an amino acid contained in green tea leaves which is known to block the binding of L-glutamic acid...

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Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover, and double-blind trial aimed to examine the possible effects of four weeks L-theanine administration on stress-related...

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