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L-Theanine + Caffeine

89/100
SUPPIE SCORE
78/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
96/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does L-Theanine + Caffeine Do?
L-Theanine (AlphaWave®) supplies 200-400 mg a day, above the studied range of 100 mg/day. Two actives have no studied range in the library.
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What Are the Benefits of L-Theanine + Caffeine?
Based on proven scientific research
Focus and AttentionStrong
Alertness and EnergyStrong
Reduced Jitters from CaffeineStrong
Cognitive PerformanceModerate
Mood SupportModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of Sports Research L-Theanine + Caffeine?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•L-theanine at 200-400 mg daily is well-tolerated with minimal side effects in studies.
•Caffeine at 100-200 mg per serving is moderate and generally safe for most adults; limit total daily caffeine from all sources.
•The combination often reduces caffeine-induced jitters, anxiety, and tachycardia compared to caffeine alone.
•MCT oil (500 mg) may cause mild GI upset in sensitive individuals if taken on empty stomach.
•Not recommended to exceed 2 softgels daily per label; consult healthcare professional if pregnant, nursing, or on medications.
•Third-party tested, gluten-free, non-GMO; softgel likely contains gelatin and other excipients not detailed on front label.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Allergens
None listed (gluten-free; may contain coconut from MCT oil)
Inactive Ingredients
Softgel capsule (gelatin, vegetable glycerin, purified water, turmeric [for color])
Low RiskRice bran wax
Low RiskSunflower lecithin
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Sports Research L-Theanine + Caffeine?
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT oil)
450 mg
L-Theanine (AlphaWave®)
200 mg
Organic Caffeine (from green coffee beans) (PurCaf®)
100 mg
Softgel capsule (gelatin, vegetable glycerin, purified water, turmeric [for color])
Rice bran wax
Sunflower lecithin
Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in L-Theanine + Caffeine compare to the research.
•L-Theanine (AlphaWave®) 200-400 mg a day, above the studied range (100 mg/day).
•Organic Caffeine (from green coffee beans) (PurCaf®) 100-200 mg a day; Suppie has no studied range for it yet.
•Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT oil) 450-900 mg a day; Suppie has no studied range for it yet.
Sources & References
Sports research l theanine caffeine 2 in 1 formula 60 softgels 90296
Information from www.vitacost.com
L theanine caffeine 60 softgels
Information from www.sportsresearch.store
L theanine and caffeine
Information from www.sportsresearch.com
PMC12422004
Information from pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
38758503
Information from pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
PMC3886632
Information from pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
PMC5040720
Information from pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Caffeine
Information from examine.com
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