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An amino acid found in tea that promotes relaxation and can reduce caffeine jitters.

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Mark Hyman, MD Dominic D'Agostino

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"Alpha-GPC, MCT and caffeine and maybe theanine too which has like a little bit of a GABAergic effect."
From: Can Ketones Help the Brain When Glucose Fails? | Dominic D’Agostino, Ph.D. • ▶ 9:22 • Dec 2025

Attribution: D'Agostino mentions theanine as part of his cognitive enhancement stack, noting its GABAergic effects

Mark Hyman, MD recommends ✓ High confidence
"For cravings, you can modify that by eating protein, hydration, and certain adaptogens, and herbs, and even nutrients like theanine, which is a relaxing molecule from green tea."
From: When Quitting Alcohol, These 10 Things Will Change in 30 Days! • ▶ 17:04 • Feb 2026

Attribution: Explicitly recommends theanine as a helpful nutrient for managing alcohol cravings