Question 1

Why do you say  "L-theanine is a unique amino acid derived from tea leaves" without disclosing that your pills are actually synthesized, not from tea?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pure Encapsulations l-Theanine is synthetically derived. Pure Encapsulations uses the synthetically derived Suntheanine® l-Theanine because it is what is used in the clinical studies.  Please contact Pure Encapsulations directly for further questions.  They are happy to help!

Question 2

is the suntheanine sourced from china

Accepted Answer

The Suntheanine in the pills is sourced from Asia.  You may verify this by calling Pure Encapsulations directly at 800-532-2771.  You must press them specifically on the origin of the Suntheanine not merely ask "where is it made".    It is manufactured by or under license from Taiyo International.   This truth calls in to question Pure Encapsulations' claim of "full label transparency".    There is good reason to be concerned about the safety of food and unbranded supplement ingredients from China.  There should be no concern about the purity of the branded Suntheanine ingredient.    The questions remain however:  Why should you pay so much more for Suntheanine here than elsewhere?  Why does Pure Encapsulations claim "full label transparency" when it clearly does no such thing?

Question 3

Please explain to me why this supplement is 3 times as expensive as other brands?

Accepted Answer

GREED.   Amazingly the seller admits this in the first line of the description as it reads today:  " Supports Relaxation: l-Theanine is a unique amino acid derived from greed..."   It's not "three times" as expensive it is 40 times the price of L-Theanine from other retailers like MyProtein who today had 90 gram (3.2 oz) packets on sale for $7.96.   Fair market retail price for L-Theanine is $5/oz at the top end.  There's only one thing my fellow Americans love more than pills and that is being conned.

Question 4

Why is this substantially more expensive than other brands? Is there anything special about this one?

Accepted Answer

It’s really good theanine.

ASIN	B0016CXZJO
ASIN	B0016CXZJO
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#6,370 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #13 in Branched Chain Amino Acids Nutritional Supplements
Brand Name	Pure Encapsulations
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (959)
Date First Available	March 22, 2008
Department	unisex-adult
Dosage Form	Capsule
Flavor	Unflavored
Item Dimensions	3.3 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches
Item Form	Capsule
Item Highlight	Amino Acid Supplement to Support Relaxation, Stress and Nervous System*
Item Weight	0.03 kg
Manufacturer	Pure Encapsulations
Manufacturer	Pure Encapsulations
Manufacturer Part Number	LTH6
Number of Items	1
Product Benefits	Relaxation
Product Dimensions	3.3 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches; 1.13 ounces
Special Ingredients	Amino Acid
Total Servings Per Container	60
UPC	766298005423
Unit Count	60 Count

Pure Encapsulations L-Theanine, 60 Capsules | Amino Acid Supplement to Support Relaxation, Stress and Nervous System*

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