Caffeine Your morning coffee may be doing more than waking you up For millions of people, the day starts with the same ritual. Coffee. Maybe it’s one cup. Maybe it’s two. Maybe you don’t really feel human until you’ve had it. Caffeine is the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substance, and coffee is one of…
Can an amino acid from tea help you feel calmer while staying focused? L-theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid found primarily in tea leaves, particularly green and black tea. It’s become popular in the nootropics world because it has an unusual reputation: Relaxed, but not necessarily sleepy. That’s an attractive idea. Many people want…