The neuroprotective effect of L-Theanine and its inhibition on nicotine dependence |
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| Authors: | Yan Zhao Baolu Zhao |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Food Sciences and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai, Weihai, 264209, China
2. State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Science, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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| Abstract: | The benefits of tea for human health are widely accepted all over the world. L-Theanine, a nonprotein amino acid found in tea plants, is the major tea component that contributes to the unique pleasing taste of tea. L-Theanine has been shown to promote relaxation, enhance cognitive performance and act antagonistically against the excitement induced by caffeine. Recently, it was found that L-Theanine had inhibitory effect on nicotine dependence. This paper reviews the neuroprotective properties of L-Theanine and discusses the inhibitory effects of L-Theanine on nicotine dependence. |
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| Keywords: | L-Theanine Neuroprotection Nicotine dependence Smoking cessation |
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