L-Theanine Cognition Meta-Analysis Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for L-Theanine Cognition Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

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L-Theanine Cognition Meta-AnalysisFor risk of bias assessment, the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool (version 2.0) was used.1Mátyus RO (2025)Promising, but Not Completely Conclusive-The Effect of l-Theanine on Cognitive Performance Based on the Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials.
L-Theanine Cognition Meta-AnalysisBackground: Green tea ( Camellia sinensis ) has been consumed for centuries, and its beneficial effects on human health have been studied in recent decades.1Mátyus RO (2025)Promising, but Not Completely Conclusive-The Effect of l-Theanine on Cognitive Performance Based on the Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials.
L-Theanine Cognition Meta-Analysisl-theanine, an active ingredient in green tea, has been used to improve cognition and mood.1Mátyus RO (2025)Promising, but Not Completely Conclusive-The Effect of l-Theanine on Cognitive Performance Based on the Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials.
L-Theanine Cognition Meta-AnalysisContext The bioactive compounds found in tea from Camellia sinensis, namely theanine, caffeine, and polyphenols, can potentially improve short-term and long-term health outcomes.1Payne ER (2025)Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
L-Theanine Cognition Meta-AnalysisConclusions This meta-analysis provides evidence that theanine plus caffeine, and theanine alone, could be beneficial for cognitive and mood outcomes.1Payne ER (2025)Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
L-Theanine Cognition Meta-AnalysisObjective The aim of this study was to assess the effects of tea, theanine alone, or theanine plus caffeine on cognition, mood, and sleep outcomes, using data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in healthy participants.1Payne ER (2025)Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Source documents

  1. Promising, but Not Completely Conclusive-The Effect of l-Theanine on Cognitive Performance Based on the Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials.
  2. Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.