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Free Form * 500 mg L-Tyrosine is a free-form amino acid which rapidly crosses the blood-brain barrier. It is a precursor for the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine, and to enkephalins, special peptides that subdue messages of physical discomfort. Tyrosine is also a constituent of amino sugars (glycosaminoglycans), special compunds which have important roles throughout the body. L-Tyrosine is also a precursor for the protective skin pigment melanin. KEY FEATURES -
Precursor for melanin. -
Building block of protein. -
Helps athletes avoid overtraining. -
Heightens mental alertness -
Increases feelings of well being. -
Offset physical and mental fatigue. -
Serves to protect the integrity of the skin. -
Effective for weight loss. L-Tyrosine is a nonessential organic amino acid that is a building block of protein. It is an organic amino acid due to the presence of a carbon atom in its makeup.
It is a precursor of the neurotransmitter dopamine, as well as a precursor to the adrenal hormones norepinephrine and epinephrine. L-Tyrosine may help athletes avoid overtraining, due to its ability to offset fatigue. Because L-Tyrosine is a precursor of Dopamine, supplementing with L-Tyrosine may heighten mental alertness, increase feelings of well being, and offset physical and mental fatigue. Populations in need of L-Tyrosine include: athletes, the obese or overweight, and the elderly. Hard training athletes may benefit from supplementing with L-Tyrosine as it helps to offset fatigue and stress associated with intense training. L-Tyrosine also serves to protect the integrity of the skin. Melanin, a substance which acts to protect the skin when the epidermis has been exposed to ultraviolet light, is derived from L-Tyrosine. If a shortage of melanin is present within the body [because of a lack of L-Tyrosine], skin defenses will be compromised. Melanin chemically reacts with sunlight to form a protective shield that protects the deeper layers of skin tissue.
Because persons suffering from depression frequently have low blood levels of this amino-acid, it may prove beneficial for members of this population to supplement with L-Tyrosine. Members of the obese population may benefit from supplemental L-Tyrosine. The thyroid is responsible for the manufacture of T-cells. L-Tyrosine influences the manufacture of thyroxin [T-cells], which influences basal metabolic rate. Because of this, L-Tyrosine may prove effective for weight loss.
Suggested Use: 1 tablet daily, or as recommended by your health care professional.
Supplement Facts
Size: 120 Capsules Item Code VB1093 Serving Size: 1 Capsule | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | |
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| | | L-Tyrosine | 500 mg | * | * Daily Value not established Ingredients: L-tyrosine (80%), Capsule shell gelatin (beef), Release agent Talcum, Firming agent Magnesium stearate. Warning: Contains tyrosine. Not to be used with MAO inhibitor drugs. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
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