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Its a question that humans have been asking since the beginning of time and there isnt one straightforward solution.

There are a lot of pieces to the happiness puzzleone of which is food.

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Theres a wealth of scientific studies showing theconnection between certain nutrients and mood.

Lets get into it.

Theyre so important that theyre often referred to as the building blocks of life.

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physician, adult and child psychologist, author, and founder ofAmen Clinics, a collection of outpatient healthcare clinics

A growing body of research suggests that l-theanine helps promote healthy moods, Dr. Amen says.

How does it do this exactly?

Increasing levels of serotonin and dopamine lead to a mood boost.

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This, he says, leads to feeling calm.

Theres one more way l-theanine and happiness are connected: It can help you sleep.

Now comes the next major question, where can you find it?

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Whats the difference between the health benefits of green tea and matcha?

Watch the video below to find out.

But its such an easy habit to integrate into your life, whynotgive it a shot?

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physician, adult and child psychologist, author, and founder ofAmen Clinics, a collection of outpatient healthcare clinics

Chill vibes are just a few sips away.

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