Comments on: 8 Potential L-Tyrosine Benefits + Dosage & Side Effects

By: David

David — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 09:08:54 +0000

A refreshing and well written article, focusing on presenting balanced and truly informative, helpful information that truly serves the “best interest” of the reader. Aleksa has taken care and time to address possible side effects and negative interactions, highlighting these aspects of the information related to L-Tyrosine, presenting this information in a way that I found very helpful.

By: Wil

Wil — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 13:26:20 +0000

Looking at my urine amino acid results my lab doc told me that one should be careful with tryptophane, tyrosine and phenylalanine supplementation. Certain gut bacteria metabolise them and produce p-cresol. Which is apparently nephrotoxic.

By: Dishalni

Dishalni — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 23:40:21 +0000

Hi Aleksa! This was a very interesting read. I recently wrote an article on the role of tyrosine on brain health https://brain-feed.com/what-is-the-role-of-tyrosine-in-brain-health/ which you may be interested in reading. In this article I also explored the association of dopamine, motivation and sexual libido. It would be nice to hear your thoughts on this. Also I found that a study published from the Journal of Psychopharmacology that found 5 hours post-ingestion of a tyrosine rich drink increased alertness in healthy adults which may be of your interest.

By: OBASI OLIVIA CHIDIOGO

OBASI OLIVIA CHIDIOGO — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:58:52 +0000

thanks

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 12:15:21 +0000

I take 1000 l tyrosine a day should I take day off from taking it. And what time off day should I stop taking it

By: Ksenija

Ksenija — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:27:01 +0000

Dear Aleksa, I was looking for some references about tyrosine side-effects for my study, thank you so much for backing your summaries with academic journals. Hvala puno :)

By: Elodie

Elodie — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:02:05 +0000

I just got diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and have just read the following study:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3035600/#__ffn_sectitle
What do you think of it?
I’m not sure if your article predates this as I did not see it when you mentioned L-tyrosine for ADHD, but it’s possible I missed it.

By: CIndy G

CIndy G — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:11:06 +0000

In reply to Maureen McGovern.

Thank you Maureen. I had been wondering about the NMDA receptor for glutamate transfer. I just bought some lyserine. Ive been taking L-Glutamate for my gut health and I need to make sure it isn’t destructive.
Also, I’ve been on Trosine, Taurine and SamE for years. I’ve just begun elevating Tyrosine as last year I was the victim of severe head wounds. Was very dizzy getting up or lying down. A lot of headaches. Still have a cheek bone that is depressed into my sinuses, but getting the Drs to repair it.
I was worried about CTE and figured Tyrosine would be the best neurotransmitter enhancer to bulk up on. It made a difference. 2.5 grams in the morning and my dizziness decreased. After a year I tried to go back to 500mg and all the headaches and dizziness returned, along with memory issues. So I’m taking additional 2g Tyrosine in the afternoon and night. I think my body did adjust to the given Tyrosine load and needed more.
The Drs are clueless in the preventative use of these amino acids, so it’s wonderful to find others who are finding solutions.

By: Maureen McGovern

Maureen McGovern — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:53:58 +0000

Ben, I’m sorry I can’t reply to your message. It won’t let me. RLS can be cured (along with MANY other illnesses) by supplementing with l-serine. It’s what needed to put glutamate where it belongs, in the NMDA receptor. Due to chemicals we are all l-serine deficient, hence the RLS and many, many other epidemics today.

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 01:10:35 +0000

Sioux Rogers, magnesium can make a big difference with restless legs. I haven’t had RLS chronically, but when I do, magnesium always helps. Some forms are better-absorbed and therefore could be more effective than other (cheaper) forms. My personal choice is magnesium malate, but any kind could be worth a try.
Also, since you have been dealing with this for a while, you have probably already tried it, but doing stretches of the affected muscles can help a bit.

By: Sioux Rogers

Sioux Rogers — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 03:34:39 +0000

Confused with tyrosine vs L-tyrosine. I have HIT the wall with life time strugle of Willis-Eikbon Disease (WED) which is the official name for restless leg syndrome. Recently returned from a major disappointing trip to Johns Hopkins Hospital. They said I would be on methadone for the rest of my life. A bummer since I have never even smoke, let alone used any drugs of that sort. So on a self quest for a natural balance to lower the excess glutamate (the culprit) naturally, I am starting with tyrosine but am already confused. Any suggestions? I have wide open ears. Thanks, Very very desperate grown up lady.

By: Debra

Debra — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 14:35:34 +0000

Can you take tyrosine with venlafaxine Clonazepam and levothyroxine?

By: JJ Lyman

JJ Lyman — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 12:29:14 +0000

Thank you for all of this valuable and needed information.

By: kelly hearn

kelly hearn — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 02:39:32 +0000

Can I take this ONLY and discontinue my Levothyroxide pills?
I purchased the Thyroid T-3 formula that has L Tyrosine 300mg tablets. They say to take 4-6 tablets daily.
I am hypothyroid.
Would love a response, thank you!

By: Ruby Owens

Ruby Owens — Sun, 27 May 2018 14:39:37 +0000

What is the recomended dosage? You usually list them for your suppliments.

By: Doug

Doug — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 22:36:32 +0000

I have seen cautions against using Tyrosine in cases of migraine, elevated cortisol, anger problems, anxiety, hyperthyroidism. Also in one well known book (The Mood Cure by Julia Ross) there is a firm warning about Tyrosine for those with melanoma history, but no references are given. Why no mention of these possible contraindications? I can’t get over how much online (and published) content about supplements fails to collate all the known or suspected risks.

By: Janice B Smith

Janice B Smith — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 20:28:59 +0000

Correction to my previous comment Pedal should be Lexapro

By: Janice B Smith

Janice B Smith — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 20:27:12 +0000

I have been taking Pedal to for several years which helped with anxiety but left me feeling depressed and constant mind fog. After taking 50 mg of L Tyrosine twice a day I have more energy and concentration has improved tremendously.

By: Shea

Shea — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:54:35 +0000

In reply to Jason.

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By: Håkon Martin NIlsen Bjerke

Håkon Martin NIlsen Bjerke — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:52:13 +0000

You still need iodine and selenium to make the T4 and T4 out of tyrosine, right???

By: Neta Mills

Neta Mills — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 18:18:34 +0000

Using to help depression and memory

By: Jason

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By: jon miller

jon miller — Fri, 26 May 2017 12:44:49 +0000

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