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L-Theanine: a 4,000 Year Old Mind-Hack
Monks have been drinking tea for thousands of years to maintain a state of “mindful alertness” during long periods of meditation. But only in the last few years have studies shed light on why tea has this effect on the mind. The two elements responsible for this are caffeine and L-theanine, and it is the combination…
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2011 | L-Theanine: a 4,000 Year Old Mind-Hack by tony584 | 157 | 70 |
