Lamberts L-Theanine 200mg 60 Capsules is a food supplement that provides 200mg of L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea, in each capsule. It is taken as 1 capsule a day with a meal. The capsules are suitable for vegetarians and vegans and exclude the allergens Lamberts lists, so they are easy to check against dietary requirements.

Key Features

• 200mg per capsule: Each capsule provides 200mg of L-theanine, and the daily serving is 1 capsule.
• L-theanine from green tea extract: The L-theanine comes from green tea extract, with up to 5mg of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) per capsule.
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans: Lamberts states the capsules are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
• Listed allergens excluded: Lamberts states the capsules exclude wheat, barley, soya, eggs, milk, lactose, nuts, sulphites, celery, fish, shellfish, yeast and gluten-containing ingredients.
• 60-day supply: One pack holds 60 capsules, which lasts 60 days at 1 capsule a day.

What is L-theanine?

L-theanine is an amino acid that is present in normal tea. In this product it comes from green tea extract, and Lamberts sells it as a food supplement.

Can I take Lamberts L-Theanine with other green tea products?

No. The label says not to take it with other green tea products, and not to exceed 800mg of EGCG daily. Each capsule contains up to 5mg of EGCG.

Is Lamberts L-Theanine suitable for children or during pregnancy?

No. Lamberts states the product is not recommended for children or for pregnant or lactating women. The directions are for adults aged 18 and over.

Should I take Lamberts L-Theanine on an empty stomach?

No. The label says to always take it with a meal and not to take it on an empty stomach.

Active ingredient: L-Theanine 200mg per capsule (from green tea extract with up to 5mg epigallocatechin gallate, EGCG).

Other ingredients: Capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), bulking agent (rice flour), anti-caking agents (stearic acid and silicon dioxide).

Additional information: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Wheat, barley, soya, eggs, milk (and milk products), lactose, nuts, sulphites, celery, fish, shellfish, yeast and gluten-containing ingredients are excluded.

Adults aged 18 and over: take 1 capsule daily, always with a meal. Do not take on an empty stomach.

The following precautions apply:

• Not recommended for children or for pregnant or lactating women.
• Do not take with other green tea products.
• Do not exceed 800mg of EGCG daily.
• Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.