A member asked:

I want to know if it is true that the amino acid l-tyrosine may work as an antidepressant, and how to take (dose, time).

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Mara Fiorentino answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

True is false: The answer is " it depends on your response to it" . True in medicine depends on strict parameters of number of positive responses versus negative or null responses. There are few or any controlled studies of L- tyrosine compared to placebo ( a sugar pill) and to antidepressants. I hope this is clear enough. Thanks!

Answered 11/24/2014

3.9k views

Thank

Amino acid: L tyrosine may have minimal side effects to improve energy levels: it is not an antidepressant- never has been.

Answered 4/7/2015

3.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more