Written by Christie Carlson
08 July, 2011
If you are chronically fatigued and frequently do not feel well, it is possible that you may be suffering from a condition called adrenal fatigue. This condition is characterized by increased stress levels, chronic illness and general exhaustion, and it can be exceedingly frustrating. One treatment option for adrenal fatigue may be the amino acid L-theanine, which can promote relaxation.
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L-Theanine
L-theanine is an amino acid present in teas, particularly green tea, according tho clinical pathologist Carolyn Pierini CLS, CNC. It is responsible for the calm feeling you may have about half an hour after you drink green tea. When you consume L-theanine, it acts on your brain to stimulate the release of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, both of which act to combat anxiety. It also helps in the production of alpha waves in your brain, which help you to stay alert and concentrate better while staying relaxed, Pierini states
- L-theanine is an amino acid present in teas, particularly green tea, according tho clinical pathologist Carolyn Pierini CLS, CNC.
- It also helps in the production of alpha waves in your brain, which help you to stay alert and concentrate better while staying relaxed, Pierini states.
Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal fatigue is a medical condition in which patients experience a feeling of exhaustion with slight anxiety and generally poor health, says David S. Klein, M.D., of the Pain Center of Orlando. If you suffer from adrenal fatigue, you may also suffer from insomnia, confusion and difficulty concentrating. This often-overlooked disease can be a gateway to further health problems, including diabetes and chronic respiratory infections, if it is left untreated.
Adrenal fatigue is a medical condition in which patients experience a feeling of exhaustion with slight anxiety and generally poor health, says David S. Klein, M.D., of the Pain Center of Orlando.
This often-overlooked disease can be a gateway to further health problems, including diabetes and chronic respiratory infections, if it is left untreated.
Causes
Adrenal fatigue is most often caused by stress, Dr. Klein says. This stress can be environmental, psychological or physiological. When your body is under stress for a prolonged amount of time, your stress hormone levels become disrupted. These stress hormones, most commonly cortisol, are secreted by your adrenal glands and this imbalance places further stress on your body. If you have a bad infection or an undiagnosed autoimmune disorder, you may experience adrenal fatigue.
