L-theanine: What is it and Its Benefits?
BY TRYBELLO
DECEMBER 18, 2024
WWhen it comes to hair care, it's easy to just focus on products we put on our strands...
Shampoo, conditioners, serums...
There's a whole world of scalp care out there, I'll tell ya that much!
And yes, it's good to have all of these options...
But what about the stress that is wrecking our strands?
Yup, good hair care all starts by addressing internal issues...
Especially when the number one culprit of hair loss is none other than stress!
You see, when the stress piles on, it sends our bodies into a COMPLETE frenzy.
I'm talking about fight or flight mode...
And once your body gets to this state, it redirects more blood flow to your heart and brain instead of your scalp!
As you can imagine, this is a HUGE no-no for optimal hair growth.
Without proper blood flow, the strands don't get nearly enough nutrients.
Not to mention, the stress we carry triggers your follicles to enter a "resting mode" and shed like crazy until the stress wears off...
Luckily, there is one single ingredient that could not only get your stress under control...
But also support healthy hair growth!
What is it, you may ask? L-theanine!
Its a crucial amino acid our body naturally produces to regulate our brain signals, promote better, sleep, as well as supporting healthy blood flow (all important for healthy growth)
You see, during hectic periods of our lives, our body begins to create extra cortisol, the hormone that triggers fight or flight response.
L-theanine works by balancing stress-related chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, helping to calm cortisol levels and give your scalp the break it needs...
Once the stress is under control, your follicles can finally focus on growth again.
And thank God for that!
Benefits
L-theanine isn't just a superstar at calming stress levels...
It also promotes deeper sleep!
See, During deep sleep, the body enters a repair mode, promoting cell regeneration and healing, including in the hair follicles...
Not only does it help you get a restful nights sleep, but helps you sleep for longer periods of time
And hey, the more sleep I can get, is a total win in my book!
Aside from getting some more z's...
L-theanine boosts blood flow to the follicle that was redirected by cortisol!
In turn, your follicles get all the hair loving nutrients they need to thrive.
After all, a well-fed scalp is essential for keeping hair follicles active and encouraging the hair cycle.
How to Implement It in Your Routine
L-theanine is naturally present in tea...
So if you're a green tea aficionado, then you're most likely getting your daily fix there!
But, if tea isn't your thing, then adding mushrooms, like porcini, into your diet can help you replenish L-theanine levels.
Of course, there are your daily supplements that you can take to keep your l-theanine levels in check...
But buyer beware, the dosage may not be powerful enough to see the full effects.
Conclusion
Stress is a real doozy for our hair health!
So, it's important to give your hair the internal stress relieve it needs to thrive and grow healthy hair!
I know it's easier said than done to reduce your stress levels...
But L-theanine can give you a real leg up when it comes to keeping things calm, cool, and collected!
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