Short answer

We found no documented interaction between Choline and L-theanine in the sources below. That isn't proof the combination is right for you: check each one's cautions, and ask your pharmacist if you take medication.

Choline

What it is: A nutrient the brain and nerves need for memory, mood and muscle control; it also builds cell membranes.

What the research says: Its effect on heart health is unclear: some research points to benefit and some to higher risk.

Cautions

• Adults shouldn't exceed 3,500 mg a day.
• Too much can cause fishy body odor, vomiting, sweating, low blood pressure and liver damage.

Medicines to check

• It isn't known to interact with any medicines

In Holitro: Choline (420 mg per capsule)

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Choline: Fact Sheet for Consumers (updated June 2022)

L-theanine

What it is: An amino acid found in green tea, taken for calm and sleep.

What the research says: Small studies suggest it may improve sleep; results for anxiety are mixed.

Cautions

• No side effects have been reported for the supplement.
• It may not be safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Medicines to check

• Sleep medicines and sedatives (such as lorazepam, diazepam or zolpidem): may add to drowsiness

In Holitro: Theanine 200mg (200 mg per capsule)

Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, About Herbs: L-Theanine (updated July 2026)

Check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medication.

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Educational information only, not medical advice. This reflects general ingredient overlap, not a personalized safety review. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining supplements, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or manage a health condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.