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Tyramine is a compound found in our foods, especially rich in cheese and wine. It is known because in patients that are taking maois, eating tyramine rich foods can cause severe side effects due to release of stored monoamines.

Dr. Tony Ho reviewed this

16 year experience in Internal Medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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