L-Theanine: the meditation pill?

[PsiloPutty]

Leo suggested it in his Nootropics video, and after some Googling and Youtubing, it sounded totally legit so I ordered a couple bottles. Been taking 400-600mg a day for about 10 days (2-3 pills, one each at breakfast, lunch, dinner times), and I have to say that there's no way the effects I feel are placebo. When I sit to meditate, I'm not only mentally alert, but my ability to focus attention on the breath is just like it was when I got back from a meditation retreat. Attention almost goes to the breath immediately when I sit. I don't have to sit and wait 10 minutes to get into the zone anymore. 

Man if you're into meditation, I think it'd be worth $20 to try the stuff for a month and see if you experience the same. I'm not used to supplements surprising me as much as this one did. I usually just take them because I think they're good for me, not because I actually FEEL its effects. This one is different for me. Thought I'd pass it along.

[Leo Gura]

Wait till you try armodafinil or sulbutiamine.

Oh boy!

[Flammable]

Method of acquiring it?

Edit: Just realized I was taking this pill in the years when I was hyped about gym, I believe before bed haha

Edited November 5, 2018 by Flammable

[Recursoinominado]

Nice nootropic for anxiety but it makes me kind of mind numbed, not clear and sharp, could be why it is commonly used with caffeine (for alertness). 

[PsiloPutty]

@Leo Gura   Yep I have been taking sulbutiamine about 3x a week. Since I feel the same way whenever I meditate, I'm assuming that it's the L-Theanine helping me the most, but maybe the sulbutiamine stays in the system long enough for its benefits to spill over into non-dosing days. Whether it's one or both of them synergizing each other, I'm beyond happy.