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L-Theanine 100 mg Smooth Melts

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Theanine 100 mg
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A convenient, high-quality Suntheanine melt at a sensible starting amount, with premium pricing and minor non-active additions.
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Quantity:60 Smooth Melt(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Stress Relief
Brain Health
Sleep Support
Mental Focus
Cognitive Support
Mood Support
Productivity Boost

Score 79

A convenient, high-quality Suntheanine melt at a sensible starting amount, with premium pricing and minor non-active additions.
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Analysis

The smooth melt delivers a preferred starting amount of branded Suntheanine. Its dissolving format may be useful when swallowing capsules is inconvenient.

Vitamin B6 adds modest nutritional support, while carbohydrate is part of the delivery format. The product costs more than many capsules for the same theanine amount.

It fits daytime calm and situational stress without forcing a high serving. Convenience and source quality, rather than lowest cost, are its strengths.

Who is it for
  • Adults who dislike swallowing capsules
  • Users seeking a moderate theanine amount
  • People prioritizing branded sourcing
Best for
  • Portable stress support
  • Calm focus
  • Easy melt-away dosing

Pros

  • Branded Suntheanine
  • Preferred starting amount
  • Convenient melt format
  • Vitamin B6 is quantified

Cons

  • Premium cost
  • Adds carbohydrate
  • Basic pyridoxine form
  • Narrow calming pathway

Warnings

  • Theanine may cause drowsiness in some users
  • Sedatives or alcohol can compound relaxation
  • Count the vitamin B6 alongside other B6-containing supplements

Nutrient quality

90 Highest impact

Suntheanine is a well-characterized branded L-theanine form. The active amount is useful for mild relaxation or focused use.

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Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

Every listed active has a specific amount, which makes the core formula straightforward to assess. The supplied data omits a complete excipient list and full intake directions.

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Customer satisfaction

64 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction signal is favorable. Limited feedback volume and absent narrative evidence leave the experience less certain.

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Value for money

72 High impact

Branded sourcing and the melt format support some premium, but the active amount is modest. Serving-level value is weaker than many capsule alternatives.

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Goals

Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
A+ Goal FitA+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin B6 · 2.5 mgTheanine · 100 mg

Suntheanine provides a well-identified L-theanine source for calm alertness without heavy sedation. The amount is well aligned with focused acute use and is supported by useful human evidence.

Vitamin B6 adds a modest nervous-system cofactor but does not broaden the formula substantially. The melt format is focused and practical, though it contains a small carbohydrate amount.

Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 16 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 10 studies
Brain Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Vitamin B6 · 2.5 mg

Branded Suntheanine provides focused support for calm attention and stress-related cognitive performance. The active L-theanine form and amount are exceptionally clear, while a small B6 amount adds neurotransmitter cofactor support.

The narrow formula does not target memory, neuronal energy, or structural brain health. It is a well-designed option for calm focus rather than broad cognitive coverage.

Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 17 studies
Sleep Support
Impact
Highest effect
B Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Theanine · 100 mg

Branded Suntheanine supplies a well-characterized L-theanine source at a practical calming amount. The melt format may provide convenient pre-sleep use.

The formula targets relaxation without circadian or mineral support, so pathway breadth is limited. Vitamin B6 is a modest cofactor rather than a second major sleep mechanism.

Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin B6 Disputed 7 studies
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin B6 · 2.5 mgTheanine · 100 mg

Suntheanine provides a well-characterized L-theanine form at a useful amount for calm attention without marked sedation. Vitamin B6 adds a small cofactor contribution but does not broaden the formula substantially.

The exact dose, branded source, and focused design provide strong quality confidence. The product is best suited to tension-related distraction rather than users seeking a stimulant-like increase in alertness.

Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 19 studies
Vitamin B6 Disputed 6 studies
Cognitive Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitA- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin B6 · 2.5 mgTheanine · 100 mg

Suntheanine provides focused support for calm attention without a stimulant. The single-pathway formula is narrow but appropriately dosed and highly transparent.

The branded L-theanine form and smooth-melt delivery strengthen quality. Vitamin B6 adds a modest cofactor without cluttering the formula.

Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 25 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 17 studies
Mood Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin B6 · 2.5 mg

Suntheanine L-theanine directly supports calm attention without relying on sedation. The amount is well aligned with focused use, and vitamin B6 adds a small neurotransmitter cofactor.

Branded source disclosure provides useful purity and identity confidence. The focused formula covers one main calming pathway rather than broad mood regulation.

Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 12 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 19 studies
Productivity Boost
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Vitamin B6 · 2.5 mgTheanine · 100 mg

Branded L-theanine may support calm concentration, especially alongside caffeine from another source. The amount fits a useful range, while a small B6 addition provides limited foundational support.

Suntheanine offers strong identity and purity assurance in a convenient melt format. The narrow formula does not address mental energy, alertness, or stress-related fatigue beyond calm attention.

Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
2.5 mg
Suntheanine L-Theanine
100 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Theanine · 100 mg OverallScore90
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

Suntheanine provides strong assurance of L-isomer identity and ingredient purity. The clearly disclosed 100 mg amount sits in the preferred range for focused use. Pricing is premium for the active amount, although the branded form helps justify part of that cost.

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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. The Effects of Green Tea Amino Acid L-Theanine Consumption on the Ability to Manage Stress and Anxiety Levels: a Systematic Review.
    Williams JL; Everett JM; D'Cunha NM; Sergi D; Georgousopoulou EN; Keegan RJ; McKune AJ; Mellor DD; Anstice N; Naumovski N · Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) · 2020
    Systematic review9 studies pooledStress Relief Mood Support forTheanine
  2. A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study to Investigate the Efficacy of a Single Dose of AlphaWave® L-Theanine on Stress in a Healthy Adult Population.
    Evans M; McDonald AC; Xiong L; Crowley DC; Guthrie N · Neurology and therapy · 2021
    Randomized trialStress Relief Brain Health forTheanine
  3. L-theanine in the adjunctive treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.
    Sarris J; Byrne GJ; Cribb L; Oliver G; Murphy J; Macdonald P; Nazareth S; Karamacoska D; Galea S; Short A; Ee C; Birling Y; Menon R; Ng CH · Journal of psychiatric research · 2020
    Randomized trial46 participantsStress Relief Sleep Support forTheanine
  4. Safety and Efficacy of AlphaWave® L-Theanine Supplementation for 28 Days in Healthy Adults with Moderate Stress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Moulin M; Crowley DC; Xiong L; Guthrie N; Lewis ED · Neurology and therapy · 2024
    Randomized trial30 participantsStress Relief Mental Focus Productivity Boost forTheanine
  5. 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.
    Mátyus RO; Szikora Z; Bodó D; Vargáné Szabó B; Csupor É; Csupor D; Tóth B · Journal of clinical medicine · 2025
    Meta-analysis148 participants5 studies pooledMental Focus forTheanine
  6. Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Baba Y; Inagaki S; Nakagawa S; Kaneko T; Kobayashi M; Takihara T · Journal of medicinal food · 2021
    Randomized trialMental Focus Brain Health Productivity Boost forTheanine
  7. Time for tea: mood, blood pressure and cognitive performance effects of caffeine and theanine administered alone and together.
    Rogers PJ; Smith JE; Heatherley SV; Pleydell-Pearce CW · Psychopharmacology · 2008
    Randomized trial48 participantsMental Focus Productivity Boost forTheanine
  8. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Hidese S; Ogawa S; Ota M; Ishida I; Yasukawa Z; Ozeki M; Kunugi H · Nutrients · 2020
    Randomized trial30 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Sleep Support forTheanine
  9. 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.
    Payne ER; Aceves-Martins M; Dubost J; Greyling A; de Roos B · Nutrition reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis50 studies pooledBrain Health Cognitive Support Mental Focus forTheanine
  10. Assessing the effects of caffeine and theanine on the maintenance of vigilance during a sustained attention task.
    Foxe JJ; Morie KP; Laud PJ; Rowson MJ; de Bruin EA; Kelly SP · Neuropharmacology · 2012
    Randomized trial27 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forTheanine
  11. Dose-response effect of L-theanine on psychomotor speed, sustained attention, and inhibitory control: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
    Dassanayake TL; Wijesundara D; Kahathuduwa CN; Weerasinghe VS · Nutritional neuroscience · 2023
    Randomized trial32 participantsCognitive Support forTheanine
  12. Acute effects of theanine, caffeine and theanine-caffeine combination on attention.
    Kahathuduwa CN; Dassanayake TL; Amarakoon AMT; Weerasinghe VS · Nutritional neuroscience · 2018
    Clinical trial20 participantsCognitive Support Mental Focus forTheanine
  13. Safety and Efficacy of High-Dose Vitamin B6 as an Adjunctive Treatment for Antipsychotic-Induced Hyperprolactinemia in Male Patients With Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia.
    Zhuo C; Xu Y; Wang H; Fang T; Chen J; Zhou C; Li Q; Liu J; Xu S; Yao C; Yang W; Yang A; Li B; Chen Y; Tian H; Lin C · Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021
    Randomized trial200 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  14. Associations between dietary B vitamin intakes and cognitive function among elderly individuals: An observational study.
    Chen Q; Huang J; Shi X; Peng Y; Chen A; Huang L; Zhang Y; Chen X · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2025
    Cross-sectional study2,716 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  15. Lower Plasma Vitamin B-6 is Associated with 2-Year Cognitive Decline in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study.
    Palacios N; Scott T; Sahasrabudhe N; Gao X; Tucker KL · The Journal of nutrition · 2020
    Cohort study949 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  16. Lower water-soluble vitamins and higher homocysteine are associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
    Zhang C; Hu Y; Cao X; Deng Y; Wang Y; Guan M; Wu X; Jiang H · Scientific reports · 2025
    Cohort study926 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  17. Associations of one-carbon metabolism, related B-vitamins and ApoE genotype with cognitive function in older adults: identification of a novel gene-nutrient interaction.
    Gordon S; Hoey L; McNulty H; Keenan J; Pangilinan F; Brody LC; Ward M; Strain JJ; McAnena L; McCann A; Molloy AM; Cunningham C; McCarroll K; Hughes CF · BMC medicine · 2025
    Observational study4,553 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  18. Effect of L-theanine on selective attention in a traffic-related reaction task in sleep-deprived young adults: a double-blind placebo-controlled, crossover study.
    Karunaratne UW; Dassanayake TL · Nutritional neuroscience · 2025
    Randomized trial24 participantsMental Focus forTheanine
  19. Vitamin B-6 supplementation in elderly men: effects on mood, memory, performance and mental effort.
    Deijen JB; van der Beek EJ; Orlebeke JF; van den Berg H · Psychopharmacology · 1995
    Randomized trial76 participantsMental Focus forVitamin B6
  20. The effect of vitamin B6 on cognition.
    Malouf R; Grimley Evans J · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2004
    Systematic review109 participants2 studies pooledMental Focus forVitamin B6
  21. Antiemetic use during pregnancy and child neurodevelopment: population-based birth cohort study.
    Cho Y; Choi EY; Han JY; Kim H; Choe YJ; Shin JY · BMC medicine · 2025
    Cohort study630,904 participantsMental Focus forVitamin B6
  22. A nutritional blend of taurine, vitamins B6, B9, and B12 improves motivated behaviors in healthy adults-a double-blinded randomized clinical trial.
    Anlacan VM; Jamora RDG; Krattinger LF; De Longis E; Hartweg M; Steinmann M; Trovò L · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial44 participantsMental Focus forVitamin B6
  23. B-Vitamin Therapy for Kidney Transplant Recipients Lowers Homocysteine and Improves Selective Cognitive Outcomes in the Randomized FAVORIT Ancillary Cognitive Trial
    Tammy M Scott, Graham Rogers, Daniel E Weiner, Kathryn Livingston, Jacob Selhub, Paul F Jacques, Irwin H Rosenberg, Aron M Troen · The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease · 2017
    Randomized trial584 participantsMental Focus forVitamin B6
  24. l-theanine adjunct to sertraline for major depressive disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Shamabadi A; Kafi F; Arab Bafrani M; Asadigandomani H; A Basti F; Akhondzadeh S · Journal of affective disorders · 2023
    Randomized trial60 participantsMood Support forTheanine
  25. L-theanine relieves positive, activation, and anxiety symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2-center study.
    Ritsner MS; Miodownik C; Ratner Y; Shleifer T; Mar M; Pintov L; Lerner V · The Journal of clinical psychiatry · 2011
    Randomized trial60 participantsMood Support Stress Relief forTheanine
  26. Comparison of the effects of two amino acids, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and L-theanine, on sedation, anxiety, and cognition in preoperative surgical patients - A randomized controlled study.
    Deshpande SS; Kurdi M; Baiju A; Athira AS; Sarasamma AG; Gangadharan AK · Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology · 2025
    Randomized trial168 participantsMood Support Stress Relief forTheanine
  27. Anti-stress effect of theanine on students during pharmacy practice: positive correlation among salivary α-amylase activity, trait anxiety and subjective stress.
    Unno K; Tanida N; Ishii N; Yamamoto H; Iguchi K; Hoshino M; Takeda A; Ozawa H; Ohkubo T; Juneja LR; Yamada H · Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior · 2014
    Randomized trial20 participantsMood Support forTheanine
  28. High Dose Vitamin B6 Reduces Depression Symptoms.
    Field DT; Cracknell R; Biagi N · Depression and anxiety · 2026
    Randomized trial267 participantsMood Support forVitamin B6
  29. Can Vitamin B6 Help to Prevent Postpartum Depression? A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Khodadad M; Bahadoran P; Kheirabadi GR; Sabzghabaee AM · International journal of preventive medicine · 2022
    Randomized trial81 participantsMood Support Stress Relief forVitamin B6
  30. Associations of Dietary Intake of Vitamin B6 and Plasma Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate Level With Depression in US Adults: Findings From NHANES 2005-2010.
    Lu J; Mao H; Tan Y; Luo G · Brain and behavior · 2024
    Cross-sectional study24,683 participantsMood Support forVitamin B6
  31. Associations of dietary B vitamins intakes with depression in adults.
    Wu Y; Li S; Wang W; Zhang D · International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition · 2023
    Observational study17,732 participantsMood Support forVitamin B6
  32. Impact of vitamin B6 status on psychological distress in a longitudinal study of HIV-1 infection.
    Shor-Posner G; Feaster D; Blaney NT; Rocca H; Mantero-Atienza E; Szapocznik J; Eisdorfer C; Goodkin K; Baum MK · International journal of psychiatry in medicine · 1995
    Cohort study88 participantsMood Support forVitamin B6
  33. Cognitive and affective effects of L-Theanine: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 randomized trials.
    Gerolymos C; Saddier E; Boyer L; Fond G · Molecular psychiatry · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,168 participants31 studies pooledProductivity Boost forTheanine
  34. Effects of L-theanine on cognition, mood and sleep: evidence from human trials.
    Cotter J; Kilpatrick HE · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Narrative reviewProductivity Boost forTheanine
  35. Comparison Between Efficacy of Oral Melatonin and Oral L-theanine in Improving Sleep in Cancer Patients Suffering From Insomnia: A Randomised Double-blinded Placebo-controlled Study.
    Kurdi MS; As A; Ladhad DA; Mitragotri MV; Baiju A · Indian journal of palliative care · 2024
    Randomized trial120 participantsSleep Support forTheanine
  36. The effects of L-theanine consumption on sleep outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Bulman A; D'Cunha NM; Marx W; Turner M; McKune A; Naumovski N · Sleep medicine reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis897 participants19 studies pooledSleep Support forTheanine
  37. In Search of a Safe Natural Sleep Aid.
    Rao TP; Ozeki M; Juneja LR · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2016
    Narrative reviewSleep Support forTheanine
  38. Efficacy of vitamins B1 and B6 as an adjunctive therapy to lithium in bipolar-I disorder: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial.
    Zandifar A; Mousavi S; Schmidt NB; Badrfam R; Seif E; Qorbani M; Mehrabani Natanzi M · Journal of affective disorders · 2023
    Randomized trial66 participantsSleep Support forVitamin B6
  39. Therapeutic effects of magnesium and vitamin B6 in alleviating the symptoms of restless legs syndrome: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
    Jadidi A; Rezaei Ashtiani A; Khanmohamadi Hezaveh A; Aghaepour SM · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023
    Randomized trial75 participantsSleep Support forVitamin B6
  40. Effects of poly-gamma-glutamic acid and vitamin B6 supplements on sleep status: a randomized intervention study.
    García-García C; Baik I · Nutrition research and practice · 2022
    Randomized trial47 participantsSleep Support forVitamin B6
  41. Effects of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and a B Complex Preparation on Dreaming and Sleep.
    Adventure-Heart DJ; Madden NA; Delfabbro P · Perceptual and motor skills · 2018
    Randomized trial100 participantsSleep Support forVitamin B6
  42. The effect of pyridoxine administration on melatonin secretion in normal men.
    Luboshitzky R; Ophir U; Nave R; Epstein R; Shen-Orr Z; Herer P · Neuro endocrinology letters · 2003
    Randomized trial12 participantsSleep Support forVitamin B6
  43. Anti-Stress, Behavioural and Magnetoencephalography Effects of an L-Theanine-Based Nutrient Drink: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial.
    White DJ; de Klerk S; Woods W; Gondalia S; Noonan C; Scholey AB · Nutrients · 2016
    Randomized trial34 participantsStress Relief forTheanine
  44. Effect of magnesium and vitamin B6 supplementation on mental health and quality of life in stressed healthy adults: Post-hoc analysis of a randomised controlled trial.
    Noah L; Dye L; Bois De Fer B; Mazur A; Pickering G; Pouteau E · Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress · 2021
    Randomized trialStress Relief forVitamin B6
  45. RENAL PROTECTIVE EFFECT AND CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF VITAMIN B 6 IN PATIENTS WITH SEPSIS.
    Wang Y; Lu WL; Feng WM; Xu W; Liu LH; He LM · Shock (Augusta, Ga.) · 2024
    Randomized trial128 participantsStress Relief forVitamin B6
  46. Superiority of magnesium and vitamin B6 over magnesium alone on severe stress in healthy adults with low magnesemia: A randomized, single-blind clinical trial.
    Pouteau E; Kabir-Ahmadi M; Noah L; Mazur A; Dye L; Hellhammer J; Pickering G; Dubray C · PloS one · 2019
    Randomized trial264 participantsStress Relief forVitamin B6
  47. Associations between dietary intake of B-vitamins and psychological disorders among Iranian women: a cross-sectional study.
    Mozaffari H; Darooghegi Mofrad M; Surkan PJ; Askari M; Azadbakht L · Public health nutrition · 2021
    Cross-sectional study447 participantsStress Relief forVitamin B6