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Study Title:

Theanine, Learning, and Memory

Study Abstract

We identified an effect of theanine on memory functions in a novel object test. Rats were fed theanine for 3 weeks ad libitum, and then they performed the object test. The theanine-fed group performed search behavior for the novel object in the test session. The results suggest that theanine-fed rats showed improved recognition, and that theanine affected learning and memory.

Study Information

Yamada T, Terashima T, Honma H, Nagata S, Okubo T, Juneja LR, Yokogoshi H.
Effects of theanine, a unique amino acid in tea leaves, on memory in a rat behavioral test.
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem.
2008 May
COE Program in the 21st Century and Cooperation of Innovative Technology and Advanced Research in the Evolutional Area (CITY AREA), University of Shizuoka, Japan.