I never thought a tiny softgel could rewrite my daily life until I tried Sports Research’s Double Strength L-Theanine. As someone who used to white-knuckle through anxiety, this became my secret weapon—no jitters, no crash, just quiet clarity.

The first time I took it, I braced for drowsiness (hello, past melatonin fails). Instead, 45 minutes later, my racing thoughts slowed to a stroll. I drafted an entire work presentation without once doom-scrolling or chewing my nails raw. The focus felt like putting on noise-canceling headphones for my brain.

Weekend test drive? Even better. Normally, crowded farmers’ markets spike my cortisol. With one softgel that morning, I actually enjoyed sampling peach jam while chatting with vendors—zero urge to bolt. That’s when I knew: this wasn’t just ‘calm,’ it was functional calm.

Bonus win? The organic coconut oil base eliminates that chalky aftertaste common in cheaper supplements. These glide down smoothly with my morning coffee (yes, they play surprisingly nice with caffeine!).

Pro tip from trial/error: Take it right before breakfast—the healthy fats boost absorption. Mine now lives next to my vitamins as non-negotiable as brushing teeth.