L-theanine and immunity: A review

S Chen, J Kang, H Zhu, K Wang, Z Han, L Wang, J Liu… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
L-theanine (N-ethyl-γ-glutamine) is the main amino acid in tea leaves. It not only contributes
to tea flavor but also possesses several health benefits. Compared with its sedative and …

[HTML][HTML] L-theanine improves intestinal barrier functions by increasing tight junction protein expression and attenuating inflammatory reaction in weaned piglets

X Chen, L Chen, G Jia, H Zhao, G Liu… - Journal of Functional …, 2023 - Elsevier
L-theanine, a characteristic non-protein amino acid first extracted from green tea leaves, has
multiple biological functions, including antioxidant, immune and anti-inflammatory functions …

[HTML][HTML] Dietary L-theanine supplementation improves antioxidant capacity and lipid metabolism in finishing pigs

H Dai, X Chen, J He, P Zheng, Y Luo, B Yu… - Journal of Functional …, 2023 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary L-theanine (LTH)
supplementation on finishing pigs' antioxidant capacity and lipid metabolism. Results …

L-theanine abates oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury by positively regulating the antioxidant response

WR García-Niño, F Correa, AM Zúñiga-Muñoz… - Toxicology and Applied …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract L-theanine (L-THE), a non-protein amino acid isolated from Camelia sinensis, has
antioxidant properties that could prevent oxidative damage and mitochondrial dysfunction …