Question 1

can l-tyrosine help add?

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Somewhat: Swedish medical center found some benefit for add with tyrosine, but the benefits lasted only a couple weeks. Also advised using acetyl-l-tyrosine instead of l-tyrosine due to fewer negative side effects & lower dose used. Discuss any supplements with fp before taking them to make sure there are no serious drug interactions with your other meds.

Question 2

is l-tyrosine safe to take for young adults?

Accepted Answer

Not Necessarily: Outside of ordinary amounts in diet, supplements of this Amino Acid may be dangerous regarding blood pressure , haert and neurological health. Never proven to help anything.

Question 3

is n-acetyl l-tyrosine the same as l-tyrosine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Same thing; just a more detailed chemical description of the molecule. Tyrosine is one of the amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein.

Question 4

is l-tyrosine safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In recommended doses, it should be very safe to use during pregnancy.  It is one of the Amino Acids normally found in proteins.

Question 5

l tyrosine, has anyone ever used this for depression and how efective?

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Not optimal: It is not a standard treatment and falls in the category of alternative medicine, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but not necessarily a good thing either. It can increase anxiety.  If your depression is severe enough to affect your functioning (work, relationships. Etc.) or cause significant distress, see a mental health professional for an assessment and develop a meaningful treatment plan.

Question 6

can i take l tyrosine while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no problem with taking this.

Question 7

how much l tyrosine should i take for hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

No need for extra: The treatment for hypothyroidism is replacement of thyroid hormone; there is no reason to take other supplements such as tyrosine the hypothyroidism is treated appropriately.

Question 8

i want to start taking 500mg of l-tyrosine instead of fluoxetine. anyone tried that?

Accepted Answer

Tyrosine: It has been used for depression, but not as replacement for antidepressants.

Question 9

can you drink alcohol while taking l-tyrosine?

Accepted Answer

I do every thanksgiv: L tyrosine is a normal amino acid found in meat. There is no more interaction between it an alcohol than meat and alcohol.

Question 10

is taking l-tyrosine for adhd safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: It is best you not take it till you discuss it with your doc &amp; Obgyn.

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