Is this the genuine, authentic product?

Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.

How is the price below retail?

We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.

How fast does it ship?

Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.

You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.

AOR AOR - Zen Theanine 225mg, 60 vcaps

AOR Zen Theanine - Contains L-theanine, a calming amino acid which is beneficial for those who suffer from stress and anxiety, or those who find it difficult to focus, relax, or fall asleep. L-theanine is a unique amino acid found almost exclusively in green tea. It helps reduce nervousness and restlessness, promoting relaxation but without causing drowsiness. L-theanine takes effect within 30-40 minutes and alters brain wave activity, calming racing thoughts and creating feelings of “zen” while promoting alertness and concentration. It influences the levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin and GABA in the brain, balancing mood, sleep and even learning capacity. L-theanine reduces feeling of stress by inhibiting some of the actions of norepinephrine (a stress hormone) in the central nervous system.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $41.08 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Adaptogen support: Herbs traditionally used to help the body adapt to everyday stress.
Steady energy: Supports balanced energy without the spike and the crash.
Calm focus: Helps you stay even through demanding days.

Best suited to: racing thoughts before a stressful meeting or exam, wanting calm focus without feeling drowsy, someone who wants a single, clean-label calming ingredient.

What the research supports

Each capsule holds 225 mg of L-theanine, an amino acid from green tea. The bottle of 60 lasts two months at one a day.

Studies use 100 to 400 mg a day, often near 200 mg.

Stress (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): L-theanine crosses into the brain and raises alpha wave activity, which is linked to a calm but alert state. In trials at 200 to 250 mg, people report feeling less on edge without feeling sedated.
Focus (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): It raises alpha brain waves without drowsiness, which is why people pair it with caffeine to blunt the jittery edge. Alone, the effect on sustained attention is smaller.
Sleep (evidence: limited, from small human trial): It quiets mental chatter by raising calming brain wave activity, which can ease the switch from awake to asleep. Evidence here is thin, from small trials rather than large ones.

Read the literature: Stress on PubMed, Focus on PubMed, Sleep on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Racing thoughts before a stressful meeting or exam: 225 mg of L-theanine takes effect in 30 to 40 minutes and has been studied for reducing mental restlessness without sedation.
Wanting calm focus without feeling drowsy: L-theanine promotes relaxation while research also links it to sustained alertness and concentration, unlike sedating calming aids.
Someone who wants a single, clean-label calming ingredient: The capsule contains only L-theanine, microcrystalline cellulose and a hypromellose shell, with no added blend of unrelated herbs.

Look elsewhere if

Someone whose main complaint is trouble staying asleep through the night: Look at a product built around magnesium bisglycinate or melatonin, since L-theanine is aimed more at daytime restlessness and pre-sleep racing thoughts than sleep maintenance.
Someone wanting a broader stress formula with adaptogens: Consider a product that combines L-theanine with something like ashwagandha at a studied dose, since this capsule is theanine alone.

What to expect

Most people notice a calmer, less jittery mental state within 30 to 40 minutes of taking it, with clearer focus rather than sleepiness. It is meant for situational use around stress or concentration, not as a long-term structural nutrient you build up over months.

How it compares

Compared with green tea extract or drinking green tea for theanine: This capsule delivers a fixed, concentrated 225 mg dose of L-theanine without the caffeine that naturally comes with tea. The tradeoff: You lose the other polyphenols and the ritual of tea, and you pay more per dose of the isolated amino acid.

Product details

Active ingredient: L-Theanine
Ingredient form: vcaps
Strength: 225mg
Servings per container: 60
Suggested use: Take one capsule daily without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Take one capsule daily without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

L-Theanine: 225mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose. Capsule: hypromellose.

Free from

Contains no wheat, gluten, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish. Non-GMO, Vegan.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with thyroid, sedative or immune medication. Review with your practitioner.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Zen Theanine

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.