| How the Patch
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| A Transdermal Patch delivers nutrients
into the circulatory system by absorption through the
skin. |
For nutrients to be absorbed via the skin into the bloodstream,
the molecules pass through the top two skin layers –
the epidermis and dermis - into the capillaries
(small blood vessels).
The patch is designed to release the active ingredients
at a consistent rate over a period of several hours.
The Benefits of a Patch
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- Easy
to use
- No painful shots
- More Bioavailability
- Consistent Time
release
- Works Faster
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What the
Ingredients Do For You
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5-HTP - The nutrient 5-HTP (the common name for the compound
5-hydroxytryptophan) is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan
produced by the seeds of the African tree, Griffonia Simplicifolia..
A mood - enhancing nutrient, 5 HTP - is an advanced form of
tryptophan, the naturally-occurring amino acid that prompts
the brain to create serotonin. It has been used clinically for
more than 30 years.
- Increases serotonin
levels.
- Supports mood relaxation.
- Encourages calmness.
- Promotes healthy
sleep.
- Improves weight
loss efforts.
L-Theanine is a free (non-protein) and predominant
amino acid derived from green tea (Camellia
sp.) and can also be found in the mushrooms Xerocomus
badius and certain species of genus C. japonica and C. sasanqu.a
- Reduces Anxiety.
- Enhances Mood.
- Increases Alertness
and Focus
- Supports your immune
system.
How the Ingredients Work
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5-HTP
The amino acid tryptophan, present in protein foods, plays
a role in a number of biochemical reactions in the body. It
enters the brain to become the neurotransmitter serotonin.
Serotonin, a key brain chemical, is responsible for producing,
among other things, a feeling of calm and well-being. Three
decades of research connects various states of depression
and anxiety with altered amounts of serotonin.
L- Theanine
L- Theanine is an amino acid that directly stimulates
the production of alpha brain waves, creating a state
of deep relaxation and mental alertness similar to what is
achieved through meditation. Second, L-theanine is involved
in the formation of the inhibitory neurotransmitter, gamma
amino butyric acid (GABA). GABA influences the levels of two
other neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin, producing
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Alpha Brain Activity
The brain emits weak electrical impulses (brain waves)
that can be measured on the surface of the head. The predominant
frequency of electrical impulses correlates with different
types of mental states and activities.
Brain waves are classified into four categories (delta, theta,
alpha, and beta)—each with an associated mental state
(see chart).
Delta is seen only in the deepest stages of sleep.
Theta is seen in light sleep and drowsiness.
Alpha
is present in wakefulness where there is a relaxed
and effortless alertness . Beta is seen in
highly stressful situations and where there is difficulty in
mental concentration and focus. It is well known that alpha
brain waves are generated during a relaxed state and therefore
alpha waves are used as an index of relaxation.
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| In one study
of these mental responses to L-Theanine, brain
wave topography showed that alpha waves were
observed from the back to the top of a person's head (occipital
and parietal regions of the brain) within approximately 40 minutes
after the subjects had taken L-Theanine. |
