Boosts mental alertness
The amino acid L-theanine , found
almost exclusively in the tea plant,
and in the highest doses in green tea,
actively alters the attention networks
of the brain, according to results of
human trials announced in
September 2007. It has been
proposed that theanine is absorbed
by the small intestine and crosses the
blood-brain barrier, where it affects
the brain's neurotransmitters and
increases alpha brain-wave activity.
The result is a calmer, yet more alert,
state of mind. [36][37]
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_effects_of_tea Effect of citrus on tea
Drinking tea, particularly green tea,
with citrus such as lemon juice is
common. Studies, including a study
from Purdue University in 2007, found
that most of the antioxidant catechins
are not absorbed into the
bloodstream when tea is drunk by
itself. The study also found that
adding citrus to the tea lowers the pH
in the small intestine and causes
more of the catechins to be absorbed.
wah! lemon tea.