L-Theanine involves promoting healthy levels of GABA in the brain, as well as a few other calming chemicals, like serotonin and dopamine. Each of these chemicals is considered a neurotransmitter, which, in its most basic sense, helps to send messages back and forth between neurons.

When functioning appropriately, these neurotransmitters help regulate our emotions, help balance mood, aid in concentration, and help promote alertness and healthy sleep

In addition to promoting healthy levels of GABA, serotonin, and dopamine, L-Theanine also helps to support healthy stress management in the brain.

L-Theanine also is able to enhance the brain waves in a way that can cause them to revert to an “alpha” wave pattern. Alpha waves are the waves that are seen when we are completely relaxed, in both body and mind. This wave pattern, also known as wakeful relaxation, is also associated with an increase in the production of serotonin.

Sedatives are substances that induce drowsiness, sleepiness, or relaxation, often to a significant degree. On the other hand, L-theanine, Aiva WTR’s active ingredient, is more accurately described as a relaxant with calming properties.

L-theanine has the ability to promote a sense of relaxation and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety without causing sedation or drowsiness in most people.

While L-theanine can help with relaxation, it is generally not potent enough to induce sleep or cause significant drowsiness on its own. However, it may contribute to improved sleep indirectly by reducing anxiety and stress, which can be factors that interfere with a person’s ability to fall asleep.

To summarize, Aiva WTR is a non-drowsy beverage, however, the closer to bedtime you drink a bottle is the higher chances of the drink helping contribute to a more restful sleep.

Effects are usually noticeable within 30-40 minutes, and can last as long as eight to ten hours.

There are no confirmed or direct side effects of consuming L-theanine. Generally speaking, it is incredibly safe to consume beverages and take supplements that contain L-theanine.

The best time to drink Aiva WTR depends on your reasons. If you mainly want to relieve anxiety and feel more relaxed, you can take L theanine at any time during the day. Typically, mornings or early afternoons will have the most impact.

If you’re looking for a tasty refreshing beverage to consume at your leisure, then you can drink a bottle at any time you’d like. Keeping in mind that the closer to bedtime you drink Aiva WTR is more likelihood that it would contribute to you having a more restful sleep.

Although there is no set dosage for L-theanine, doses up to 500 mg daily (2.5 bottles of Aiva WTR) are known to be safe and well-tolerated.

Yes, Aiva WTR infused with L-Theanine is suitable for consumption by children aged two years and older.

No — the two are different, although they are both found in beverages, including green tea.

No – L-Theanine is an amino acid naturally occurring in tea leaves. It is also considered a nootropic, which are naturally occurring substances that enhance mental function. Adaptogens on the other hand are herbs, roots, and other plant substances that help to restore balance after a stressful situation.

No – Aiva WTR is classified as a Supplemented Food by the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency), and therefore is not a Natural Product and does not require a Natural Product Number (NPN)

Yes – Aiva WTR is categorized as a Supplemented Food by the CFIA and defined as a Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage. Aiva WTR is the first and only Health Canada approved Relaxation Drink in the Canadian market as of September 2023.