200 mg of Zen 60 Vegetarian Capsules

These Zen capsules were designed by Allergy Research Group to promote relaxation naturally and without sedation – for that zen, Buddha-like feeling! Each capsule contains a combination of L-theanine and GABA.

What is L-Theanine?

L-theanine is a compound found in green tea (also known as Camellia sinensis) which has been shown to stimulate the production of alpha-wave activity within the brain. Alpha waves work to help reduce anxiety while increasing mental acuity and alertness. You may recognize L-theanine as the component that is responsible for green tea’s characteristic taste, but many researchers also contribute the relaxative qualities of the tea with L-theanine.

Early clinical trials have shown an increase in alpha brain wave activity after subjects have taken theanine. Alpha waves serve as a good indication of a relaxed mental state. In other studies, L-theanine has provided both physical and mental support for women who are experiencing the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, including the moderation of stress and irritability.

Many researchers also believe that L-theanine can moderate the effects of caffeine on the central nervous system and support healthy functioning of neurotransmitters.

What is GABA?

GABA (or gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter that is crucial to normal brain functioning. GABA is produced in the brain to function as a balancer of sorts. It helps to maintain the balance between the body and mind when you are in an ultra-excited state. GABA supplementation helps several conditions such as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), obesity, alcoholism, insomnia and hypertension or high blood pressure. GABA is also believed to be effective at treating mental blocks.

Who Should Take GABA Supplements?

GABA supplementation can help anyone who is active, including bodybuilders, athletes and tri-athletes. This is because GABA can help enhance the body’s muscle mass as its conductive anabolic properties are working. Its lipotropic properties help with fat reduction, which is why GABA supplementation is sometimes used in conjunction with weight loss programs.

Although the neurons in the brain do naturally produce GABA, taking it in supplement form can help increase its effects. If you didn’t have any GABA in your body at all, your muscles would always be tense instead of flexible, your mind would constantly be racing and your ability to function would be seriously impaired. So, you can see that GABA is crucial to your overall health and wellbeing.

Because GABA supplements have also been shown to decrease anxiety and depression, it makes the perfect complement to the L-theanine included in these Zen vegetarian capsules by the Allergy Research Group.

These Zen capsules should be taken as a dietary supplement of one to two capsules daily between meals, or as directed by your health care practitioner. Before taking any dietary supplement, you should talk to your doctor about whether it can be safely taken in combination with any prescription medications you might be taking.