Lemon balm vs L-theanine
On Reddit, owners rate L-theanine higher overall (4.0 vs 3.6). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Lemon balm | L-theanine | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules or tea | capsules |
| CalmVerdict score | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Recommendations | 2.3 | 4.8 |
| Tolerability | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Owner comments | 23 | 330 |
| Rated comments | 10 | 196 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 0% | 14% |
| Top praise | Calming effect, Taste & form | Calming effect, Dose & timing |
| Top complaints | Calming effect, Taste & form | Side effects, Calming effect |
By concern
| Context | Lemon balm | L-theanine |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety & worry | 2 of 5 positive | 35 of 71 positive |
| Low mood | Too few comments | 13 of 30 positive |
| Everyday stress | 2 of 4 positive | 25 of 52 positive |
| Panic attacks | Too few comments | 11 of 20 positive |
| Rumination & intrusive thoughts | Too few comments | 2 of 4 positive |
| Physical tension | Too few comments | 3 of 7 positive |
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What owners say about Lemon balm
3/5 Calming effectMood“Too much lemon balm can cause GABA dysregulation.”
1/5 Calming effectTaste & form“Then when i found on my own, the lemon balm tea i was using copious amounts of during ealry sobriety, for calm, can have a negative effect on thyroid...”
4/5 Calming effectFalling asleep“Someone on here recommended Lemon Balm tincture by Vimergy, o bought it and loved how it made me feel.”
What owners say about L-theanine
2/5 Calming effect“Theanine, because I had tried it for evening calm and it didn't do anything for me.”
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“The I found a liquid L theanine and that made all the difference in the world.”
4/5 Calming effectFalling asleep“l-theanine is the only one that's worked for me.”
More detail: L-theanine side effects · L-theanine dosage and timing
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