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Quality ingredients make the difference

We are often asked why we have “branded ingredients” as our sponsors (e.g. Suntheanine L-theanine, and Sunphenon organic green tea). Before we answer that question, it’s important to explain exactly what a branded ingredient is. While there is no formal definition,...

Matcha: Trendy super food dubbed the “healthy espresso”

Our fascination with matcha is heating up. America’s trendsetters are swapping their morning coffee for a cup of this jitter-free energy, used for centuries in Japan. Matcha contains about 30 mg of caffeine per cup, as well as L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes...

Holistic pharmacist talks relaxation with San Diego viewers

If this spring has you feeling stressed, holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos has a solution. The health author says Suntheanine is amino acid that can help you feel calmer and improve the quality of your sleep. This supplement helps you get back on the path to...

Pharmacist appearing on Winnipeg’s CTV talks quality sleep

If your racing mind is keeping you awake at night, your medicine cabinet may already have what you need to get some rest. Appearing on Winnipeg’s CTV News, holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos says Suntheanine can calm your mind. The author of The Canadian Encyclopedia...

L-theanine and stress

Can L-theanine help reduce stress? According to clinical research, 50-200 mg of Suntheanine, an L-theanine supplement made by Taiyo, stimulates activity in the brain known as alpha waves, which are associated with a relaxed but alert mental state. Also supporting a...