An Alpha State Brain!

Did you know that coffee is more than just caffeine? There is over 1,000 different compounds inside the humble coffee bean and caffeine only makes up about 1% of the total weight. However caffeine is pretty special.

There has been many studies that demonstrated a link between coffee consumption and reduced instances of depression. Multiple studies concluded that his wondrous antidepressant effects is due to caffeine. This is likely due to 3 major neurotransmitter interactions:

Caffeine works by blocking the action of adenosine, a neurotransmitter that promotes sleep and suppresses arousal. So we feel less sluggish and more lively.
Caffeine also increases the activity of other neurotransmitters such as dopamine which can enhance mood, focus, and cognitive performance.
Finally, caffeine interacts with the serotonin system to help mediate our mood, our appetite and our perception of the world.

Caffeine is an impressive substance by itself, but when combined with L-theanine, it becomes even more remarkable. Our Smart Mushroom Coffee formula is full of little secrets like this.

The amino acid L-theanine is commonly found in tea leaves and is one of the main reasons why tea typically makes you feel less anxious or jittery compared to coffee. It also promotes the release of neurotransmitters, including dopamine and serotonin. It also promotes the production of GABA, which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces stress and promotes calmness. Together neurotransmitters create a sense of relaxation and contribute to overall mental health and energy levels.

One study found that participants who took a combination of L-theanine and caffeine showed improved accuracy on attention-switching tasks (multi-tasking) and had faster reaction times than those who took a placebo. Another study found that the combination improved the ability to ignore distracting information, leading to more clarity and better memory retention.

Together they create the unique state of relaxed alertness - you’re energetic and highly aware but not overstimulated, jittery or anxious.