INFORMATION ON L-TYROSINE
L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid involved in the creation of structural proteins and a precursor of several neurotransmitters including, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine (adrenaline).
Neurotransmitters help communication between nerve cells and affect mood, focus and alertness.
L-tyrosine also initiates the production of thyroid hormones, enkephalins and melanin and regulates hormone levels, through supporting the function of adrenal, thyroid and pituitary glands.
A number of studies have found tyrosine beneficial during conditions of emotional or environmental stress, cold, fatigue, trauma, prolonged work and sleep deprivation and reported improved cognitive and physical performance. It appears to reduce levels of stress hormones and mitigate some overt symptoms of acute stress.
L-tyrosine has been found to complement exercise and increase metabolism and fat oxidation.
L-tyrosine supplementation is commonly used for phenylketonuria (PKU) a very rare genetic disease which makes the body unable to process phenylalanine or synthezise tyrosine.
How it works:
L-tyrosine is synthized in the body from the amino acid phenylalanine and incorporated into all proteins.
It is a precursor of thyroxine, melanin and several neurotransmitters central to neural stimulation, cognitive function and mood.
It assists in energy production and stress support.
POPULAR USE & PUBLISHED BENEFITS bbbb
- Supports stress response mechanisms
- Cognitive performance
- Hormone regulation
- Protein synthesis
- Energy and metabolism
WHOLE FOODS
- Meat sources including fish, chicken, pork , salmon, turkey, cod, tuna
- Whole grains, wheat, oats
- Dairy products such as milk, cottage cheese, yogurt and egg whites
- Fruit and vegetables (avocados, bananas, pumpkin, mustard greens, kidney beans, spinach)
- Legumes, beans, nuts, almonds, lima beans, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds
RECOMMENDED USE
- Range: 0.1 -1g daily
- Popular use: 0.5g daily
- Three equal doses
- 30 min before meals
- 30 - 60 min before stressor (exercise)