2-Acetylamino-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-Propanoic Acid, Acetyl-L-Tyrosine, Tyrosine

L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that the body can synthesize from phenylalanine. It is used by the body to produce neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that send signals throughout the nervous system. In addition, it has action on disorders such as depression, anxiety, and stress-related sleep problems. Some studies suggest that L-tyrosine can help improve mental and physical performance during stressful situations, such as exams, tests, or presentations. This substance is also a precursor to melanin, the pigment that gives skin and hair their color.

  • Origin: Nonessential, Synthetic
  • Source: Eggs, Fish, Meat, Aabcate, Legumes, Cereals
  • Type: Amino Acids
  • Age Range: Adults, Seniors
  • Toxicity: May be toxic in high doses
  • Outcomes: Stress, Anxiety

What are L-Tyrosine benefits?

L-tyrosine is an amino acid and a precursor to several important neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. These neurotransmitters are responsible for regulating mood, energy levels, and focus. L-tyrosine has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of conditions, including depression, ADHD, and stress. It has also been shown to improve cognitive performance and memory. These benefits are important for controlling stress, anxiety, and also influence better quality sleep, which is indispensable.

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L-Tyrosine and Anxiety

Anxiety is the body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come. It can be triggered by a specific situation and not last long - which is very common and ok - or it can be a generalized disorder (which is considered a illness) that can bring harm to everyday life and also cause other conditions like depression.

L-Tyrosine and Stress

Stress can be understood as a situation in which the individual is physically or mentally overloaded, which can cause pain, tension and physical injury, as well as emotional fatigue, tiredness, reduced productivity and attention. The substances that help control stress act on hormonal regulation (for example, cortisol), on the circadian cycle and promote physical and mental relaxation.

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Beans, Lentils and Chickpeas, Eggs, Fish, Meat

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L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that the body can synthesize from phenylalanine. It is used by the body to produce neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that send signals throughout the nervous system. In addition, it has action on disorders such as depression, anxiety, and stress-related sleep problems. Some studies suggest that L-tyrosine can help improve mental and physical performance during stressful situations, such as exams, tests, or presentations. This substance is also a precursor to melanin, the pigment that gives skin and hair their color.