Your secret weapon to stay calm and alert!

It is often said that the stress response is either fight or flight, or rest and digest. The fight or flight response occurs when the nervous system is in a "sympathetic" state, while the rest and digest response means the nervous system is in its "parasympathetic" state. Personal worries, work deadlines, the news, traffic, and many events we experience every day can keep us in a sympathetic state.
By Yvan Bourgault
2 min read
Votre arme secrète pour rester calme et alerte!

Fight or Flight

We often hear that the stress response is either fight or flight, or rest and digest. The fight or flight response occurs when the nervous system is in a "sympathetic" state, whereas the rest and digest response means the nervous system is in its "parasympathetic" state. Personal worries, work deadlines, the news, traffic, and many events that we experience every day can keep us in a sympathetic state. Being in this state for long periods can lead to increased inflammation, tissue damage, and decreased immunity. The parasympathetic mode is much better for our health and longevity! Activities such as yoga, deep breathing, meditation, walking in nature, and adequate sleep can help us achieve this.

Have you ever wondered why a cup of tea is often recommended to help us calm down? The simple act of taking the time to stop and enjoy a warm drink is soothing, and what's in your cup can help too! Since ancient times, tea has been shown to be used to promote relaxation. Studies show that the high amount of L-theanine present in green tea is responsible for this relaxing effect. L-theanine has been shown to decrease excitatory beta brain waves that can contribute to stress and anxiety, while increasing alpha brain waves that promote feelings of relaxation.

Suntheanine

Suntheanine® L-theanine is not a green tea extract, but it is produced using a patented process that mimics the natural process in green tea leaves, resulting in 100% pure L-isomer-theanine. Suntheanine® is supported by over 60 human clinical studies demonstrating its ability to temporarily promote relaxation while improving concentration, alertness, attention, and even sleep. Clinical research suggests that 50 to 200 mg of Suntheanine® stimulates alpha brain waves, which are associated with a relaxed but alert mental state.

Given that you can't practice yoga in the forest all day while drinking tea, you may need some extra support! Health First L-Theanine Supreme contains 100 mg of Suntheanine® L-theanine per chewable tablet. Naturally chocolate flavored and lightly sweetened with xylitol and monk fruit, chewing these tablets combined with L-theanine can help support a relaxed but alert state of mind. Like all Health First products, they are made in Canada and are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.