Question 1

what foods contains tyramine?

Accepted Answer

? Migraine: If tyramine problem=migraine, here is a list of foods that are rich in tyramine to avoid triggering headaches: chocolate, yoghurt, all cheese except cottage cheese, smoked/pickled fish/meats (inc herring, caviar, bologna, salami, pepperoni), liver, avocados, bananas, figs, raisins+ red wine.  Check out my plate recommendations for food ideas, alternatives. From a fellow migraineur since childhood:).

Question 2

what foods or beverage contains tyramine?

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? Migraine: If tyramine problem=migraine, here is a list of foods that are rich in tyramine to avoid triggering headaches: chocolate, yoghurt, all cheese except cottage cheese, smoked/pickled fish/meats (inc herring, caviar, bologna, salami, pepperoni), liver, avocados, bananas, figs, raisins+ red wine.  Check out my plate recommendations for food ideas, alternatives. From a fellow migraineur since childhood:).

Question 3

is deprenyl any safer than other maois for depression? if i take it and accidentally eat a small amount of tyramine containing food, will i die?

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Use MAOIs cautiously: Effects of a drug depend on the dose and the person taking it. Read the list of all other meds and foodstuffs you must avoid carefully. Yes, you can die from a hypertensive crisis.

Question 4

what foods have a lot of tyramine?

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LOTS: Meats that are potentially spoiled or pickled, aged, smoked, fermented, or marinated (some fish, poultry, and beef); most pork (except cured ham); chocolate; alcoholic beverages; and fermented foods, such as most cheeses (except ricotta, cottage cheese, cream cheese and neufchatel cheese), sour cream, yogurt, shrimp paste, soy sauce, soy bean condiments, teriyaki sauce, tofu, tempeh, miso soup, .

Question 5

i am looking for foods that are healthy for a low tyramine diet.?

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? Migraine: If tyramine problem=migraine, here is a list of foods that are rich in tyramine to avoid triggering headaches: chocolate, yoghurt, all cheese except cottage cheese, smoked/pickled fish/meats (inc herring, caviar, bologna, salami, pepperoni), liver, avocados, bananas, figs, raisins+ red wine.  Check out my plate recommendations for food ideas, alternatives. From a fellow migraineur since childhood:).

Question 6

does hemp powder contain tyramine?

Accepted Answer

No tyramine in hemp: Some foods contain tyramine, which could be problematic if you are on certain medicines (monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)). Make sure to do your research for other foods if you were told to avoid 'tyramine containing foods'.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyramine#Occurrence

Question 7

do l-tyrosine supplements contain tyramine?

Accepted Answer

They shouldn't if...: There is good quality control but the tyrosine can be metabolized in the body to tyramine by a process called decarboxylation.

Question 8

does pomegranate contain tyramine in it, since i take selegiline and must avoid tyramine?

Accepted Answer

? Migraine: If tyramine problem=migraine, here is a list of foods that are rich in tyramine to avoid triggering headaches: chocolate, yoghurt, all cheese except cottage cheese, smoked/pickled fish/meats (inc herring, caviar, bologna, salami, pepperoni), liver, avocados, bananas, figs, raisins+ red wine.  Check out my plate recommendations for food ideas, alternatives. From a fellow migraineur since childhood:).

Question 9

does hemp protein powder contain tyramine?

Accepted Answer

No: Hemp protein powder is reportedly free of tyramine.

Question 10

i'm beginning an maoi, parnate (tranylcypromine). wondering if protein bars and powders contain tyramine?  i can't find information about this on-line or on packaging.

Accepted Answer

Try this: http://www.nmh.org/ccurl/504/151/Low-tyramine-diet-08.pdf
This lists many foods to enjoy, eat a bit, avoid to keep away from tyramine.
Also they give a phone 312-926-LINK (5465) for more info that may help. 
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I am looking for foods that are healthy for a low tyramine diet.?

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Do l-tyrosine supplements contain tyramine?

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Does pomegranate contain tyramine in it, since i take selegiline and must avoid tyramine?

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Does hemp protein powder contain tyramine?

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I'm beginning an maoi, parnate (tranylcypromine). wondering if protein bars and powders contain tyramine? i can't find information about this on-line or on packaging.

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