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L-Theanine + Caffeine Focus Stack

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What is L-Theanine + Caffeine Focus Stack?

The simplest, cheapest nootropic stack: 200mg L-theanine + 100mg caffeine. The theanine smooths out caffeine's jitters and anxiety while preserving the focus and alertness. Green tea is nature's version of this stack.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEstrong

How do you do L-Theanine + Caffeine Focus Stack?

  1. 1.Take 200mg L-theanine with your morning coffee (100-200mg caffeine). Ratio of 2:1 theanine-to-caffeine is optimal
  2. 2.L-theanine is available as capsules ($10-15 for 2 months) or naturally occurs in green tea (a cup of matcha contains roughly the right ratio)
  3. 3.Effects are felt within 30-45 minutes: calm alertness, improved focus, reduced anxiety without drowsiness
  4. 4.Can be taken 1-2x daily. Afternoon dose should use less caffeine (50mg) if you're sensitive to sleep disruption
  5. 5.No tolerance buildup for L-theanine — works consistently. Cycle the caffeine component if tolerance develops

How long does it take?

10 seconds to take.

Is it hard to start?

easy.

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Source: Haskell et al. (2008, Biological Psychology), Owen et al. (2008), systematic reviews of L-theanine+caffeine
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