Theanine – Relaxing sleep aid that facilitates deep sleep
By Body Satva Essentials Team www.bodysatva.com Schematic representation of the transition from beta waves to alpha, theta and ultimately delta waves which represents deep sleep . Theanine and Melatonin together cover almost all the aspects. Theanine Theanine is an amino acid naturally found abundantly in tea leaves, has anxiolytic effects via the induction of alpha brain waves without additive and other side effects associated with conventional sleep inducers. Relaxation and Anxiolysis (reduction of anxiety) is required for the initiation of high-quality sleep. [1] Mental and physical stress keep the levels of Cortisol on the higher side and the beta brain waves will be predominant. Relaxation and Anxiolysis helps to reduce the Cortisol levels and helps the induction of the alpha brain waves and also the secretion of Melatonin by the pineal gland. Generally, after sunset the Cortisol levels should come down and Melatonin should rise...