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Have you heard of Tyrosine? No, it is not a new drug, per se. Tyrosine is a component of some medications used to treat certain illnesses. Technically, Tyrosine is one of the twenty amino acids that are used by living cells to produce protein. It is considered as one of protein's building blocks. It can be produced in the body through another amino acid called phenylalanine. It is naturally found in high protein food such as eggs, products, turkey, fish, chicken, almonds, peanuts, avocadoes, cheese, milk, yogurt, lima beans, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds. Nowadays, Tyrosine can be obtained through supplements. In dietary supplements, Tyrosine is used to treat people who have a genetic medical condition called phenylketonuria (PKU). These people cannot process phenylalanine properly. Hence, they cannot produce Tyrosine.
There have been many medical uses for Tyrosine. It is commonly used to treat people suffering from depression, narcolepsy, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , attention deficit – hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Tyrosine is also used to improve alertness of mind for people who are sleep deprived. It is a common component for medications meant to treat if not manage stress, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in women and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Tyrosine is also used to treat severe withdrawal symptoms from alcohol and cocaine, erectile dysfunction, reduced interest in sex and schizophrenia. Traces of Tyrosine can also be found in tanning products and is sometimes used as an appetite suppressant. There are even supplements available that allow people to apply it on their skin to reduce wrinkles.
With its many uses, are there any Tyrosine Side Effects reported?
Tyrosine found naturally in food is most likely safe. There have been no reports of any Tyrosine Side Effects for this. If taken as supplements or as medication, it still can be safe provided that it will be of short-term use and only up to a certain dose. The recommendation is no more than 150 mg per day for three months. People who are on extended use and are taking much higher dosage than what is recommended are most likely to experience Tyrosine Side Effects which are commonly nausea, severe headaches, heartburn, fatigue and joint pains.
To date, there is not enough information available if it is safe for children or if they will feel adverse Tyrosine Side Effects. Same is true for pregnant and lactating women. Just remember the basic Rule of Thumb – Always consult your doctor before administering any medication to a child or to self.
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