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L-Tyrosine PDF Print E-mail

Tyrosine is a non-essential, Glucogenic, Ketogenic, Large Neutral Amino Acid. It is also known as Tyr.

Health Benefits: 
  • may possess Life Extension possibilities
  • may normalize Blood Pressure in some Hypotension patients
  • may help to prevent Ventricular Fibrillation
  • may inhibit further Hair Loss
  • is a minor Antioxidant
  • may increase the body's production of Energy
  • may alleviate Fatigue
  • may increase Energy levels in some Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients
  • may alleviate Hypothyroidism by stimulating the Thyroid Gland
  • may facilitate weight loss in persons who are afflicted with Obesity
  • may be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
  • may alleviate Anxiety
  • may be useful in the treatment of some cases of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • may alleviate Depression
  • may be useful in the treatment of some types of Drug Dependence
  • may increase next-day Alertness and cognitive ability in Insomnia patients
  • may alleviate Pain by stimulating the body's production of Endorphins
  • may be useful for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease
  • may counteract many of the toxic effects of excessive Stress
  • may increase Alertness
  • may increase Assertiveness
  • may improve Concentration ability
  • may improve Memory under conditions of Stress
  • may improve Mood
  • may help to improve Willpower
  • may reduce excessive Stress on the Adrenal Glands
  • may enhance the function of the Pituitary Gland
  • may normalize Blood Pressure in Tuberculosis patients
  • may alleviate the Fatigue and Depression experienced by many women afflicted with Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • may increase Sexual Desire
  • may alleviate Dry Skin (but only when Dry Skin is caused by Hypothyroidism)
  • may enhance Tanning, while minimizing the toxic effects of excessive exposure to Ultra-Violet Radiation
  • may enhance the effectiveness (potency) of Ephedrine
  • may further enhance the ability of Sunscreens to protect against Sunburn
  • is a precursor for the production of Adrenaline
  • is involved in the production of Estrogens
  • is an essential component of Thyroid Hormones
  • is required for the endogenous production of Coenzyme Q10
  • may help to treat Alcohol (ethanol) dependence (Alcoholism) by facilitating the production of Dopamine and Norepinephrine
  • may help to treat Cocaine dependence by facilitating the production of Dopamine and Norepinephrine
  • may help some people to successfully “quit” Tobacco smoking

Tyrosine is available as a health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements. 

Tyrosine is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Brain Fuel and BurnXpress.