16 products
16 products
Nice Supplement Co.
L-Theanine+
Regular price $44.90L-THEANINE + Absorption Aids for better potency!
60 Capsules per bottle, every capsule includes:
- L-theanine (200mg);
- Panax ginseng (50mg);
- Black pepper extract (98% piperine)(10mg).
- Increasing mental focus and clarity;
- Staying alert while remaining relaxed;
- Stacking with coffee to reduce caffeine jitters and improve calm focus;
Recommended Use
As a dietary supplement, take 1 – 4 capsules daily as needed.
For optimal function take separate of food and sources of amino acids. L-theanine is fast-acting, with clinically proven effects within 45 minutes of ingestion.
L-Theanine in Tea
Ever wondered why sipping a cup of tea provides such a smooth uplifting feel without the hassle of jitters? That’s the L-theanine! Tea leaves contain a proportionally high amount of this sweet little amino acid, easily enough to handle the small amount of caffeine pumping its way in.
The presence of L-theanine in Tea leaves was actually discovered by Japanese researchers in 1949. Interestingly, when they correlated tea's that were considered "high quality", these were also the tea's that had a high L-theanine content!
But with our modern day workplace, coffee has quickly established itself as the beverage of choice for its greater caffeine content. Coffee which, unfortunately, lacks the supportive L-theanine component.
More on L-Theanine itself
L-theanine, a water-soluble, non-protein amino acid commonly found in green tea and some mushrooms, has been widely studied for its ability to encourage wakeful relaxation without sedation. L-theanine is thought to work by decreasing “excitatory” brain chemicals that contribute to stress and anxiety while increasing brain chemicals that encourage a sense of calm. It’s even been known to lower stress-related blood pressure and heart rate.
L-theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier, and has the ability to modulate inhibitory neurotransmitters, selective serotonin, and dopamine to bring about anxiolytic and calming effects. L-theanine can also improve cognition and selective attention, perhaps due to changes in alpha brain wave activity. Finally, its ability to selectively bind to glutamate receptors may confer neuroprotective effects as well.
In addition to promoting relaxation, L-theanine has been shown to stabilize cognitive function affected by stress hormones. More specifically, L-theanine decreases levels of corticosterone, which when elevated can inhibit spatial learning and memory formation. Other researchers have shown that, in people with anxiety, L-theanine improved attention span and reaction time. Taken with caffeine, L-theanine improved visual information processing and accuracy when moving between tasks.
Given its ability to encourage attention and focus, it may come as a surprise that L-theanine has also been found to improve time to sleep as well as quality of sleep. Instead of acting as a sedative, L-theanine works to promote better rest by reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation.
F.A.Q.
Q: Will I build a tolerance to L-Theanine?
Not at all! L-theanine is not habit-forming and it does not lead to tolerance and dependence even when used over long periods of time.
Q: What about adverse reactions?
L-Theanine is generally well tolerated, and there are no published reports of serious adverse side effects or interactions with other natural products or conventional prescription medications.
Further Reading:
If you're keen for some further reading on L-theanine, below are a couple research articles we frequently recommend at VitaKea.
- 200 mg of Zen | L-Theanine Boosts Alpha Waves, Promotes Alert Relaxation
- L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state
The VitaKea Store
Lemon Vibration Moodwise Tea
Regular price $25.00LEMON LAVENDER + ADAPTOGENIC HERBS: MOODWISE TEA BLEND
An herbal blend of lemongrass, lemon balm, and st. john’s wort harmonize to realign your vibration and recenter your psyche. Sip slow and reset with delicate hints of lavender, lemon peel, and rosemary as they soothe your senses and brighten your mood into a state of inner utopia. Designed to recenter, reset, and realign.
Available in 56g (2oz) loose leaf tea in a resealable tin OR 15 teabag (45g) boxes.
Details:
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Non-GMO, organic, all natural, whole leaf ingredients.
- Vegan, kosher, paleo, keto friendly.
- No caffeine.
- 10% of profits donated to a nonprofit organization of the People's Choice each quarter. Cast your vote here!
Tastes Like:
Soothing lemon with a mellow lavender undertone.
Feels Like:
Spa day in a cup, harmonizing your spirit with mind and body.
All Natural Ingredients:
Organic Lemongrass, Organic St. Johns Wort, Organic Lemon Balm, Organic Lavender Flower, Organic Rosemary Leaf, Organic Lemon Peel, Organic Natural Lemon Flavor, Organic Stevia.
FAQ:
Will Lemon Vibration enable me to levitate while in lotus position?
While we have not seen proof of this, we also don't believe it will inhibit your chances of doing so.
When should I drink Lemon Vibration?
This light and bright herbal tea is caffeine free and it's the perfect compliment to your mediation practice, an afternoon moment of clarity, or an evening unwinding.
Who is Lemon Vibration for?
Although anyone can drink this herbal tea blend, it is designed to recenter and elevate the mood. This could be a wonderful tea for anxiety, or a stress relief tea. The adaptogenic herbs and lavender also make this a fantastic tea for migraines or headaches.
How much caffeine is in Lemon Vibration?
Zero Caffeine.
Steep Time and Temp (per cup)?
Steep for 5 minutes at 90°C (190°F) *This tea blend is extremely forgiving. Even at longer steep times and higher temperatures, this tea provides a wonderful experience.
The VitaKea Store
Single-Serve Sample
Regular price $4.00**PUT YOUR REQUESTED PRODUCT IN THE ORDER NOTES.**
If you're keen to sample a product before purchasing, please shoot us a message before ordering to ensure we can do it for you. Not every product or flavour is available.
We have most products (but not every flavour) available for sampling and are happy to take requests.
Please note we do pack most of the samples ourselves in store, so will usually come in a sealed kraft paper pouch - not branded packaging.
Otherwise you can do one better and stop by the Hamilton store at 807 Victoria Street (The Cave Nutrition Store) and we can make it up for you!
If you don't confirm the sample is available, we do reserve the right to meet the request, in which case we will send a refund.
Any questions, just hit us up via the contact page or shoot an email to thomas@vitakea.co.nz
Outbreak Nutrition
F.P.S. // Focus Nootropic
Regular price $64.90Focus & Performance Supplement
The new F.P.S is very different to typical gaming or focus supplements, which tend to be little more than energy drinks that blast you with sugar and caffeine.
What makes F.P.S superior?
Our high-quality ingredients combined with our extensive background in sports science. We help people reach new levels, whether it at be the gym, on the battlefield, or in your home as your fight to climb the leaderboard.
ENERGY & FOCUS
- F.P.S contains either 125mg or 250mg of caffeine depending your choice of dosage (1 or 2 scoops). Caffeine in the range of 150-250mg has repeatedly been shown to improve reaction time in humans as well as to boost hand/eye coordination.
- F.P.S includes 400mg of Acetyl L-Tyrosine, which not only helps the body to produce catecholamines -- precursors to Dopamine and Adrenaline that are crucial for mood -- but also delays depletion during stressful situations. It also assists with memory during stress, like when you’re one kill away from the win and down to your last 10% of health.
- F.P.S contains 150mg of L-Theanine, an amino acid which has been studied and shown to lower perception of stress as well as increase focus, especially when combined with caffeine.
THE BRAIN
- F.P.S contains the patented and, gamer specific, ingredient NooLVL at 1600mg. This revolutionary ingredient is helping gamers blow away the competition with studies showing: nooLVL significantly increases energy*, improves cognitive flexibility^ and executive functioning in gamers within only 15 minutes. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, nooLVL resulted in 66% fewer errors, significantly improving accuracy, compared to placebo after a single dose.
- Your brain requires as much blood flow as possible when under stress or trying to perform complex tasks, which is why F.P.S contains a clinical dosage of 50mg of the trademarked vasodilator S7™ to increase Nitric Oxide levels in the blood by 360% resulting in excellent vasodilation (increased blood flow).
THE BODY
- F.P.S isn't just about hours of increased focus and energy, it also provides your body with a full 1000mg of Vitamin C to support immune health and further support your eyes. It also contains over 100% of your daily requirement of Vitamin B3, B6, and B12 to support natural energy levels and prevent fatigue.
- F.P.S contains a massive 3000mg dose of Taurine to assist with your body’s endurance levels and to provide support to your heart, brain, and blood pressure.
THE EYES
- One Full serving of F.P.S provides the doctor recommended daily dosage of 10mg of Lutein to prevent eye degeneration. Studies show that Lutein can also help to protect the eye from harmful blue light waves, which gamers are especially subject to.
NutraBio
L-Tyrosine // 150g Powder
Regular price $39.90Pure Grade Amino Acid
- Supports brain function.
- May improve mental energy levels.
- Enhances athletic performance.
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid which supports brain function. It can be converted by neurons in the brain into the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), hormones which are depleted by stress, excessive work and certain drugs. By replenishing norepinephrine in the brain, mental energy levels are enhanced and a feeling of contentment often occurs.
L-Tyrosine boosts certain neurotransmitters in the brain and has been used to support stress reduction and depression. L-Tyrosine is converted in the body into other key biologic compounds, including L-dopa, CoQ10, thyroid hormones and melanin.
Tyrosine can also enhance athletic performance.
L-Tyrosine is an important component of protein and helps form the bioactive factors vital to cellular growth and maintenance. Tyrosine supplementation has the potential to increase athletic performance in a few ways. One of the mechanisms possibly contributing to fatigue during exercise is an increase in central serotonin levels and an increase in the ratio of serotonin to dopamine. Tyrosine may help decrease this ratio and compete with tryptophan (the amino acid precursor to serotonin) at the blood-brain barrier. Increased dopaminergic activity may decrease the perception of fatigue. Also, during highly stressful conditions, catecholamine levels can become depleted, and tyrosine may be particularly useful under these conditions.
NutraBio L-Tyrosine is pure free form crystalline amino acid from microbiological fermentation. It is NOT derived from milk. The B vitamins pyridoxine (B-6) and folic acid can assist in the conversion process.
Suggested Use:
As a dietary supplement, take 1 or 2 scoop(s) (500 mg or 1000 mg) mixed into your favorite beverage on an empty stomach, or as directed by your physician. This powder may clump during storage which will not effect the quality.
NutraBio
Chromium Chelate // 100 Capsules
Regular price $19.90- Supports normal protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism
- Helps maintain a healthy blood sugar level
- Promotes a stabilized appetite with less hunger pangs
Features Albion patented Chromium Glycinate Chelate for optimal absorption.
Chromium is an essential part of the GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor) molecule. GTF is a cofactor for insulin in the regulation of blood sugar, which is necessary for proper metabolism. Chromium GTF may be used as part of your diet to help maintain a healthy blood sugar level and stabilized appetite.
NutraBio Chelated Chromium uses a unique and patented form of chromium, which consists of the mineral chromium bound to the natural and more bioavailable L form of the amino acid glycine. Chelating the mineral to glycine gives it maximum assimilation and absorption allowing the mineral to be better transported and utilized throughout the body.
More about Albion Chelated Minerals
Chelated minerals are minerals that have been chemically bound to another molecule (typically an amino acid) to form a more complex molecule. Chelation naturally occurs during digestion, after stomach acid and enzymes break down protein into amino acids. Amino acids bind to minerals, assisting their transport through the intestinal walls. Unfortunately, the body is not efficient at producing chelated minerals. So, Albion developed an exclusive technology that mimics the body's natural chelation process, producing readily absorbable organic chelated minerals in supplement form. Glycine, an easily identified and efficiently absorbed amino acid, is the chelator (binding agent) most commonly used in Albion formulations.
Suggested Use:
As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, preferably with meal, or as directed by your physician.
Strom Sports Nutrition
R&GMAX // Reds and Greens Complex
Regular price $79.9520g of Greens and Reds!
Strom R & G Max brings you both a fully transparent greens formula as well as an antioxidant rich reds formula in a single easy to drink product.
Many greens products claim to be delicious only to taste like pond water however this really is pleasant to drink!
On top of the clear well dosed panel of whole plant and fruit extracts every serving gives you a full 1G of artichoke extract.
Suggested use:
Mix 1 scoop with 400-500ml of water and drink
Wise Ape Tea Co.
Wise Ben TShirt
Regular price $44.90LIMITED EDITION: Wise Ben
Rep Philadelphia wisdom with the Wise Ben tee.
The Wise Ben tshirt is a nod to one of the USA's revolutionary forefathers, Benjamin Franklin, popping his 3rd eye of wisdom in full force.
So whether you're clinking some Philly craft beers, slinging a steel mace, or sipping on some Netflix and chill, this shirt's the perfect way to rep your personal (r)Evolution.
Feels Like:
This Next Level cotton tee is high-quality, semi-stretch, and ultra-comfy. The ultra-soft fabric makes this tee perfect to rock for your daily mission, savage workouts, or for your casual everyday comfort.
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Wise Ape Tea Co.
The Delorean TShirt
Regular price $44.90The Delorean.
A retro throwback to a classic tale of Delorean time-machines, flux capacitors, and adventurously traversing the time-space continuum. The tribe motto "Infinite Evolution" signifies your evolving human potential from past to present to future. FYI it's best to stay under 88 miles per hour while wearing this shirt.
Feels Like:
This Bella Canvas tri-blend is semi-stretch, form fitting, and ultra-comfy. The uber soft and breathable tri-blend material makes this tee perfect to rock for your savage workouts, your daily missions, or for your casual everyday comfort.
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Wise Ape Tea Co.
Retro Ape TShirt
Regular price $44.90Retro Ape.
This Jetson's inspired blueberry shaped time machine with throwback font is primed to send you hurling through retro portals while invoking your inner 80's swagger. Astro and Rosie approved.
Feels Like:
This Bella Canvas tri-blend is semi-stretch, form fitting, and ultra-comfy. The uber soft and breathable tri-blend material makes this tee perfect to rock for your savage workouts, your daily missions, or for your casual everyday comfort.
*frame not included
Wise Ape Tea Co.
OG Wise Ape TShirt
Regular price $44.90The OG Ape.
A new twist on the classic Wise Ape logo tshirt. This OG Wise Ape tee shouts swagger without you saying a damn word. Keep your third eye open and your karma game strong with the 3 eyed ape shielding your chest. Enlightenment is just a click away.
Feels Like:
This Next Level tri-blend is semi-stretch, form fitting, and ultra-comfy. The uber soft and breathable tri-blend material makes this tee perfect to rock for your savage workouts, your daily missions, or for your casual everyday comfort.
*frame not included
Wise Ape Tea Co.
Golden Moon TShirt
Regular price $44.90Find your inner balance with the Golden Moon - Zen Ape tee
The floating zen ape finds a balance between the hardened steel of a kettle bell and the natural wisdom of the camellia sinensis tea leaves, supercharged by the golden moon backdrop. Get your zen on today.
Feels Like:
This Next Level tri-blend is semi-stretch, form fitting, and ultra-comfy. The uber soft and breathable tri-blend material makes this tee perfect to rock for your savage workouts, your daily missions, or for your casual everyday comfort.
*frame not included
