Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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940822 | Appetite | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Tea ingredients l-theanine and caffeine have repeatedly been shown to deliver unique cognitive benefits when consumed in combination. The current randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, cross-over study compared a combination of l-theanine (97 mg) and caffeine (40 mg) to a placebo on two attention tasks and a self-report questionnaire before, and 10 and 60 min after consumption. The combination of l-theanine and caffeine significantly improved attention on a switch task as compared to the placebo, while subjective alertness and intersensory attention were not improved significantly. The results support previous evidence that l-theanine and caffeine in combination can improve attention.
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Authors
Suzanne J.L. Einöther, Vanessa E.G. Martens, Jane A. Rycroft, Eveline A. De Bruin,