The precursor of several neurotransmitters
Tyrosine is considered a non-essential amino acid because the body can make it from phenylalanine. It is important to brain nutrition because it is a precursor of the neurotransmitters - dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline. It also acts as a precursor for certain hormones, including thyroxine and for the major human pigment melanin.
L-tyrosine through its effect on neurotransmitters can affect several health conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, depression, and other mood disorders. Studies have shown that tyrosine may help people with depression. Research has indicated that tyrosine along with other amino acids can help people affected by dementia including Alzheimer’s disease. Due to its role as a precursor to norepinephrine and epinephrine (two of the body’s main stress-related hormones) tyrosine may also ease the adverse effects of physical stress.
Skin cells also convert L-tyrosine into melanin which is the dark pigment that protects us against the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Thyroid hormones which have a role in almost every process in the body also contain tyrosine as part of their structure.
L-Tyrosine is presented in its free-form for maximum absorption.
Recommended dosage: 1 to 4 capsules daily with water or fruit juice. An amino acid is best taken half an hour before any meal or at bedtime.
Caution: Not to be used with MAO inhibitors (a type of anti-depressant medicine).
Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding.
| Product Specifications | |
| Typically per capsule: | |
| L-Tyrosine | 500mg |
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| Encapsulated with: | |
| Capsule Shell (Gelatin), | |
| Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, | |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | |
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| Disintegration time: Less than 1 hour. | |
