If you’ve ever felt like your mind is going a million miles an hour, you’re not alone.
Anxiety, overthinking, racing thoughts—it’s become so common that we barely question it anymore. We just keep pushing through with caffeine in one hand and a headache in the other.
But what if there was something that could actually help your mind slow down—without knocking you out, numbing your spark, or sending you into a crash-and-burn cycle?
That’s where L-Theanine comes in. And that’s why it’s the hero ingredient in Mellows.
So, what is L-Theanine?
L-Theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in green tea. It’s been used for centuries in Eastern medicine to support calm and mental clarity—long before we had the science to back it up.
Today, research shows L-Theanine helps increase alpha brain wave activity—the same waves your brain produces during meditation or a calm, focused state (Nobre et al., 2008). This gentle activation can promote alert relaxation without sedation or drowsiness.
How it supports your mind (especially when you’re anxious)
When you're anxious, your nervous system is stuck in high-alert mode—tight chest, racing thoughts, wired-but-exhausted. L-Theanine helps reduce this physiological stress response.
A 2019 double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in Nutrients found that daily supplementation with L-Theanine significantly reduced stress-related symptoms and improved sleep quality in healthy adults under stress (Hidese et al., 2019).
Another study found that L-Theanine was effective in reducing heart rate and salivary immunoglobulin A (a stress marker) during stress-inducing tasks, showing its ability to calm the body in real time (Kimura et al., 2007).
And unlike caffeine, L-Theanine doesn't overstimulate. In fact, when taken together, they work synergistically to promote calm focus, as demonstrated in a 2008 study showing improved attention and reaction time with L-Theanine and caffeine combined (Owen et al., 2008).
Why we bottled it
We didn’t want to make just another drink. We wanted to create something that actually supported people through the chaos of everyday life—especially those living with anxiety, stress, and overwhelm.
By blending clinically backed L-Theanine with refreshing, functional ingredients (and zero sugar), Mellows was born. A sparkling moment of calm you can feel. A daily ritual that reminds your nervous system it’s safe again.
The takeaway?
L-Theanine isn’t just hype—it’s proven science with a centuries-old history. And when paired with intentional habits, it can be a game-changer for clarity, calm, and emotional regulation.
At Mellows, we’re here to change the way we think about mental health—offering real tools, backed by real studies, for the real world.
One sip at a time.
