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L-Theanine and Magnesium Citrate, a synergy.
L-theanine and magnesium are both studied for relaxation-related markers, but direct combination evidence is limited.
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- Substances
- L-Theanine and Magnesium Citrate
- Pair type
- Synergy
- Evidence (highest tier)
- Emerging
- Source citations
- 2 sources
- Stack Score effect
- +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
- Scope
- Supplement × Supplement
- Last verified
- May 30, 2026
Synergy · Emerging evidence
Synergy
What is happening. L-theanine and magnesium are both studied for relaxation-related markers, but direct combination evidence is limited.
Mechanism. L-theanine has alpha-wave and glutamate-signaling research, while magnesium participates in NMDA/GABA-related physiology. Clinical evidence for the specific combination is limited.
Recommendation. If combining L-theanine with magnesium citrate, keep total supplemental magnesium within 200-350 mg/day elemental magnesium unless clinician-supervised; do not frame the pair as anxiety treatment.
Sources (2)
- Kimura K et al. L-theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses. Biol Psychol. 2007
- Payne ER, Aceves-Martins M, Dubost J et al.. 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.. Nutrition Reviews. 2025. PMID 40314930
Stack Score
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Effect on the composite score
If both L-Theanine and Magnesium Citrate are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
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