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ALCAR and Theanine Competitive Absorption

Started by wolfmaster39 , Aug 27 2014 09:38 PM
amino acid competition competitive absorption alcar theanine tyrosine bioavailability

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#1 wolfmaster39

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Posted 27 August 2014 - 09:38 PM

I frequently take these two together on an empty stomach. Seeing as how they are both amino acids, do they compete with each for absorption, resulting in a loss in bioavailability? How about Tyrosine with either of those?

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Posted 28 August 2014 - 05:17 AM

I don't believe ALCAR would compete, it may actually enhance the effects of L-theanine for two reasons.

1.) Acetyl Group donor is added, and BDNF is increased. 

2.) L-Theanine readily crosses the BBB but with the mitochondrial and transporting effects of acetylated molecules may in theory bring it to even better absorption.


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