Is Green Tea High in L-Arginine?
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According to scientific literature, amino acids make up approximately 1% to 4% of tea's dry weight. Green tea does contain L-arginine, a conditionally essential amino acid, but the quantity is not exceptionally high, and it varies significantly depending on the tea type and processing. Theanine, not arginine, is the most abundant amino acid in most green teas.
