Compositions comprising theanine and whey protein
An anxiolytic composition includes a synergistic combination of an L-theanine and a whey protein composition.
1. An anxiolytic composition comprising a synergistic combination of L-theanine and a whey protein provided at a ratio of about 3:1, wherein the synergistic combination provides an anxiolytic change in a release pattern of one or more neurotransmitters.
2. The anxiolytic composition of claim 1 , wherein the whey protein comprises alpha-lactalbumin.
3. The anxiolytic composition of claim 1 , wherein the neurotransmitters are brain neurotransmitters selected from the group consisting of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and serotonin.
4. The anxiolytic composition of claim 1 , formulated for oral administration to a mammal.
5. The anxiolytic composition of claim 4 , wherein the mammal is selected from the group consisting of a human, a companion animal, and an equine animal.
6. A method for reducing, ameliorating, or treating symptoms of anxiety, comprising administration of a combination of L-theanine and a whey protein at a ratio of about 3:1 to a mammal whereby an anxiolytic change in a release pattern of one or more neurotransmitters is effected.
7. The method of claim 6 , further including providing the whey protein as a whey protein concentrate comprising alpha-lactalbumin.
8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the neurotransmitters are brain neurotransmitters selected from the group consisting of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and serotonin.
9. The method of claim 6 , wherein the mammal is a canine or feline.
10. The method of claim 6 , wherein the mammal is an equine.