Question 1

is it safe to take n-acetyl l-tyrosine and the supplement l-dopa (mucuna) together to support and boost dopamine production?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it is perfectly safe to take n-acetyl-l-tyrosine and l-dopa together. Adequate sleep, exercise and a healthy diet can also increase Dopamine production. See http://www.Wikihow.Com/increase-dopamine and http://www.Peaktestosterone.Com/natural_dopamine_increasers.Aspx for more info.

Question 2

can l-tyrosine help add?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

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 5

how long will it take to effects of l-tyrosine?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Assuming it has any effect on adhd, which is not established, it could take weeks or months to have any notable effect, since you are trying to build up brain supplies in the right areas high enough to overcome a presumed deficit in Dopamine or norepinephrine.  My professional opinion is that it is highly unlikely one would get a marked effect, ever.

Question 6

how long does l-tyrosine take before it kicks in?

Accepted Answer

L- thyroxine?: If the dose of thyroid hormone replacement is adequate, it usually takes 4-6 weeks in adults for medication to achieve steady levels. Sometimes smaller dose is started and dose adjusted slowly.

Question 7

what is the recommended daily dosage of l-tyrosine?

Accepted Answer

There is none: Tyrosine is a precursor of ldopa which make dopamine. It should only be used as part of a balanced program to resort the neurotransmitters and should be guided by a knowlegable doctor  who manages patients with neurotransmitter problems.

Question 8

how long will it take to get effects of l-tyrosine?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks: Most individuals should not take it for more than 2 weeks for the recommended use to recover from stressful situations and no more than 1, 500 mg per day.  Since it is an amino acid(building block of proteins that our body can make from other sources it is not considered an essential amino acid.

Question 9

will l-tyrosine help me to work out better or more efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Not really: L-tyrosine is readily available in a well balance diet including meats, eggs, and beans, so that should be adequate enough for working out better and more efficiently.  Supplemental l-tyrosine is not recommended unless it is missing from your diet.

Question 10

what are the uses for l-tyrosine and 5-htp?

Accepted Answer

Alertness, and Sleep: L-tyrosine is a stimulatory neurotransmitter precursor.  5htp is an inhibitory neurotransmitter precursor.  Both may be helpful as antidepressants when appropriately used.  L-tyrosine is best taken in the morning or during the day; 5htp is best taken (in high doses--150 mg) at bedtime, or lower doses (50 mg) during the day.

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