Insights from Nature

Magnesium is a crucial dietary mineral and one of the most prevalent minerals in the human body. It functions as an electrolyte and serves as a cofactor for more than 300 enzymes, playing a key role in various physiological processes such as energy (ATP) production, glucose metabolism, DNA and protein synthesis, nerve signaling, bone integrity, and cardiovascular maintenance. Additionally, magnesium is essential for the synthesis and activation of vitamin D.

Theanine is an amino acid found in tea and some mushrooms. It comes in 2 forms: L-theanine and D-theanine. L-theanine is the most common form. Theanine is similar to glutamate, a naturally occurring amino acid. Glutamate helps transmit nerve impulses in the brain. Theanine sometimes acts like glutamate in the body. But other times it seems to block the effects of glutamate. Theanine might also affect the brain chemicals GABA, dopamine & serotonin. People take L-theanine to bo