Sleep Soundly with L-Theanine

So many Americans have issues falling asleep and staying asleep. The best way to improve sleep is to destress, to stay in a dark room and to avoid the bluelight from computers and TV before bed. However, it is often difficult to stop our minds from racing, and there are a range of supplements that can help.L-theanine is an amino acid known to promote relaxation and decrease stress. It promotes overall mental health by improving anxiety, depression and insomnia. It also impacts mood-related disorders, cognition, attention span, and PTSD. L-theanine has also been shown to improve blood pressure and cardiovascular health.L-theanine promotes sleep indirectly. It doesn't make you tired, but it decreases stress and anxiety, which is  a main cause of restlessness at night. Additionally, it decreases ADHD which may improve sleep quality. Further, since L-theanine promotes calmness, it many counteract coffee and and other stimulants which affect sleep quality.L-theanine is found in tea - green, black and white. It is also purchased as a supplement. If you are on high blood pressure medication, discuss L-theanine with your doctor since it may lower blood pressure.