Matcha tea has been used and revered for over a thousand years in China and Japan for its ability to both calm and energize. This special tea is grown under the cover of shade, which gives matcha its characteristic bright green color and other unique qualities that have led to its growing popularity as a beverage of today.
Current published studies show that matcha tea increases short and long-term memory function, and reduces stress and anxiety. This is due to its unique balance of caffeine and L-Theanine [1].
In MachaWave™ high-grade organic matcha tea is blended with clinically studied AlphaWave® L-Theanine. This combination enhances matcha’s ability to reduce stress while increasing energy and mental acuity. MachaWave™ is formulated for tea and beverage use, as well as for sports performance drinks and mixes. Each gram of MachaWave™ contains 800mg of matcha tea and 200mg of AlphaWave® L-Theanine.
Alpha brainwaves: the power of relaxed wakefulness
Clinical studies with AlphaWave® L-Theanine have shown its ability to increase alpha brainwave activity (as measured by EEG). Alpha brainwaves are associated with a state of relaxed wakefulness, typically observed when a person is awake but in a relaxed state, such as during meditation [2]. Research has also shown that alpha brainwaves play a role in a variety of cognitive processes, including attention, memory and creativity [3]. Higher levels of frontal region and whole scalp alpha power have also been linked to reduced anxiety and stress.
Clinical studies support the following Structure/Function claims for MachaWave™ [2, 3, & 4]:
Promotes mental clarity and focus
Helps relax without drowsiness
Reduces nervous tension
Increases energy
References:
[1] Sokary S, Al-Asmakh M, Zakaria Z, Bawadi H. The therapeutic potential of matcha tea: A critical review on human and animal studies.
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[2] Lee DJ, Kulubya E, Goldin P, Goodarzi A, Girgis F. Review of the neural oscillations underlying meditation. Front Neurosci. 2018;12:178.
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[3] C Lustenberger, MR Boyle, AA Foulser, JM Mellin. Functional role of frontal alpha oscillations in creativity – Cortex, 2015, Volume 67,
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[4] Evans, M., McDonald, A.C., Xiong, L. et al. A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study to Investigate the Efficacy
of a Single Dose of AlphaWave® L-Theanine on Stress in a Healthy Adult Population. Neurol Ther 10, 1061–1078 (2021). https://doi.
org/10.1007/s40120-021-00284-x