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Thorne Glycine (250 capsules, 1 g per serving) vs NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg (120ct)
Spec-based scoring, dimension-by-dimension verdicts, and honest deal breakers. Total cost of ownership over 3 years included.
Thorne
Thorne Glycine (250 capsules, 1 g per serving)
$31.00
NOW Foods
NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg (120ct)
$16.99
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5-dimension score
How they compare across every dimension
Thorne Glycine (250 capsules, 1 g per serving)
NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg (120ct)
Evidence7.5·8
Dosing7·8.5
Purity9.5·8.5
Gentleness9.5·9.5
Value7·9
Our pick · overall
Thorne Glycine (250 capsules, 1 g per serving)
Wins on editor score (8.5/10 vs 8.4/10) and long-term value. Best for: Magnesium/theanine users wanting a third option, warm sleepers (glycine's mechanism relates to core temperature).
$31.00vs $16.99
Side by side
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Thorne Glycine | NOW Foods |
|---|---|---|
| Best price today | Check price | $16.99 |
| MSRP | Check price | $16.99 |
| Editor score | 8.5/10wins | 8.4/10 |
| User rating | 4.8 (77)wins | 4.7 (12,840) |
| Subscription | None | None |
Where to buy
Best prices right now
Thorne Glycine (250 capsules, 1 g per serving)
Thorne
$31.00
NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg (120ct)
NOW Foods
$16.99
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