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Nutrition » Tyrosine [ Tyr ]

AI Overview

Tyrosine is an amino acid that helps the body produce proteins, enzymes, and neurotransmitters. It's also involved in making melanin and thyroid hormones. 
What does tyrosine do? 
  • Helps produce neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine
  • Helps produce melanin, the pigment that gives color to hair and skin
  • Helps produce thyroid hormones like thyroxine
  • Helps build proteins, which are essential for life
  • Helps produce enzymes
  • Boosts communication between nerve cells
Potential benefits of tyrosine 
  • May improve mood and mental alertness
  • May help treat depression, anxiety, narcolepsy, and insomnia
  • May help suppress appetite and reduce body fat
Tyrosine [ Tyr ]

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