Source Naturals Serene Science L-Theanine with Relora, Magnesium and GABA - 120 Tablets

Excellent product. Does what it says

I have had anxiety problems for about 10 years now. The usual general anxiety- feeling anxious for no apparent reason, panic attacks, feeling completely uncomfortable when doing 'normal' things like going out to dinner or to the movies. Xanax has helped me with this a great deal. It works, and I would have had a lot more misery without it. However, Xanax is very addictive and unnatural and leaves me with some side-effects like feeling spaced out and drowsy etc. I take Xanax a few days a week (maybe about 3 on average) at a dose of .5 mg, just to give you a frame of reference if you are in a similar situation. The days I don't take it I believe I experience some withdrawal or just feel like I could use it, but I have tried to limit myself in the 3 years I have been taking it so I did not become completely dependent. Enough for background information- I have tried a few different herbal remedies, looking for something that could help to provide me with relief from anxiety that was not addictive. Skullcap by itself didn't do much, if anything. Lithium Orotate seemed to have no effect. Chamomile capsules do seem to relax the stomach a bit but don't do much mentally. When I first got the Theanine I was taking it in two separate doses because I wasn't paying attention to the bottle. It says the serving size is two capsules but it doesn't say to take them twice a day. I was taking 1 in the morning and 1 at night, and noticed maybe a little difference after taking it but was ready to pretty much give up on the stuff. A light bulb went off when I realized I was splitting the dose in half, pretty significant for me as I am 6'1" 210lbs. (maybe 212 after Christmas :) ) When I took the two caps together, I felt better than I had for a LONG time, even compared to some times being on Xanax, because my thoughts were clear and I didn't have the guilt that goes with taking a tranquilizer, but I still felt much more relaxed than usual. So, here is why I say I have some proof: I have a heart rate monitor for working out. I have taken a ton of readings messing around with it while I am sitting around the house and my resting heart rate tends to be about 85-90, which isn't bad, but you can do a lot better. I put the heart rate monitor on prior to a workout the day I finally took the correct dose of Theanine Serene and was feeling good, and I was amazed to see my heart rate was 65! I took over 10 readings over then next half hour and all were between 62-71 or so. A huge difference. About a week has gone by and I have continued to have the same results- feeling much better and it has the same continued positive effect on my heart rate. I have read more about Theanine and supposedly, the way it works to relax your mind is by stimulating alpha brainwaves, the state of mind achieved through relaxation and meditation that brings you to a calm but clear headed mental state. It makes perfect sense to me as far as describing what it does for me mentally. I have found that a self-hypnosis CD I use and recommend "Creating Calm and Inner Peace" By Glenn Harrold, seems to be much more effective while I am feeling the effects of this. It is easier for me to slip under and have my mind more open to the suggestions, as there is far less going on as far as the random thoughts and clutter. I have not eliminated my Xanax completely, but I feel I will be able to in time and have done several things over the holidays that I would normally have required it for without needing it. I'm not saying I was perfect, but I felt much better able to cope. The rest I feel will be up to desensitization, which is a whole other subject for dealing with anxiety, but one that works... How much you can take: Finally, the magnesium in this supplement sounds like it is a good thing as well, according to some information magnesium can help with depression, and the manufacturers of this product state that it helps to relax nerves and muscles. Whatever it does the combination of the ingredients in this product work for me. The problem with magnesium is if you take a lot it can make you poop too much etc. I have read in several different places that you can take a large amount of Theanine without side effects. Therefore, I ordered some bulk Theanine powder from another store that I plan to combine with this supplement. So, I will take the two caps of Theanine Serene and add maybe another 200mg of Theanine powder, without doubling up on the magnesium, and see if it doesn't improve the effects even more. Do a little research on Theanine. It is gathered from tea, and is used widely in Japan, and has been for years with no problems that I could find. Good luck and I hope that you get some relief.

came in a timely manner for a good price

I haven't written a review in years but this product has helped me so much and wanted to share my expetiences in hopes someone will find it helpful. The experience: This does not make me tired which is so amazing. It makes me calm/normal. It has made me sleep soundly throughout the night without waking up. I feel completely rested when I get up and it seems to have regulated my sleep cycle. I have completely forgotten about taking the clonazepam I've been taking for 10 years and have been trying to get off of. I bought this for that reason. With regards to the sleep regulation: I could not go to sleep and now I want to get in bed and snuggle up! I am not forcing myself because I have to try to get some rest. That is a vicious and exhausting everyday cycle. Thank God it is over. I'm relaxed and fall asleep easily-probably in 20 minutes max or less. I used to wake up every couple of hours or more, sweating and anxious and I was exhausted. I slept soundly for 14 hours the first night. The second night I slept for 10. The thing is, I felt like going to sleep. Like it should feel normally. I used to take 15 mg of melatonin and still woke up all night and was exhausted all the time. This supplement has literally been life changing. The Clonazepam: 10 years ago my Dr prescribed 4 mg per day. Over the past 2.5 years I was able to get down to 1.5. I recently started seeing a new Dr and she immefiately wanted to taper me off which I wanted too. She moved me to 1 mg and since taking this, I am at .5 literally without even trying. I don't even think about it. This whole process of tapering even down to 1 mg was consuming-both psychologically and physically. Now I don't even want it and I think the normal sleep pattern has helped this. I used to think about it constantly and was anxious all the time, withdrawl, etc. That is gone and I feel completely calm. It's a Christmas Miracle! :) I also have been taking Buspar along with the Clonazepam. I've completely forgotten about it. My body and mind are calm, like it should feel 'normally'. I can't remember the last time I've slept so peacefully and with a normal cycle...years, like more than 20. And I am not tired. It is a really weird feeling not to grab for the melatonin, not to be exhausted constantly, thinking about the medications all the time and just a s*it show in my mind to make it through the day. Oh, it has also helped with constipation! I will spare you the details but that has been an unexpected benefit for sure. I hope this helps you as much as it has helped me.

Really helps me get quality sleep! Allows my overactive brain to shut down so I can sleep.