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L-TheaninevsL-Tyrosine

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Compound Profile Comparison

Metric

L-Theanine

L-Tyrosine

Chemical ID

C7H14N2O3

Amino Acid

Bio-Availability

High (Water Soluble)

Medium

Half-Life

3 Hours

2-3 Hours

Vendor

Nootropics Depot

NOW Foods

Price

$15.99

$12.99

Goal-by-Goal Analysis

Cognitive Output

L-Theanine

Dosage200mg (+100mg Caffeine)

Timing30 mins before work

Efficacy Score

9.2/10

⚠️ Do not take before bed.

L-Tyrosine

Dosage500-1000mg

TimingEmpty stomach (Morning)

Efficacy Score

8.4/10

⚠️ Do not mix with protein.

Verdict

L-Theanine scores 0.8 points higher for cognitive (9.2 vs 8.4). High (Water Soluble) bioavailability gives it a pharmacokinetic advantage.

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