Comment · Tue, April 9, 2013 · Ceretropic
Adderall and Theanine
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kmo97 · 15 points
Has anyone has any experience with this combination?
With caffeine and theanine being such a popular combination, I can only imagine replacing caffeine with adderall would produce beneficial effects.
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GoFrackOnCobalt · 1 points
I've considered trying this as well but opted to try other supplements for several months so that I can get use to not taking adderall/ vyvanse every day (which is what I did until 3 weeks ago).
I have been experimenting with the doses of theanine (100 mg vs 200 mg, last dose at 7pm vs. 11:30 pm). Also taking b-complex, but no caffeine, during day. When I take theanine right before bed, I seem to have trouble falling asleep. For me it seems the best way is to take my last dose in the evening and then mg malate near bedtime. So there is some mild stimulative effect for me.
Interesting what commenters have said about theanine negating adderall. Probably some dose optimization could help figure this out. Heart rate data would be so nice to have as well.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
The negation they are speaking to is most likely the euphoric aspect. This is due to the increased GABA release from L-theanine, which is the inhibitory neurotransmitter involved in balancing out glutamate. Glutamate is heavily involved in euphoria and excitability.