Tyrosine
Tyrosine for Weight Loss and More
Tyrosine is an amino acid that has appetite suppressant properties, and so it is used in many weight loss supplements. However, it is also used in many different things. It can be very beneficial to your health to take a supplement of this amino acid. However, there are also some side effects you should know about before taking this supplement.
Common Uses
Tyrosine can be used to treat a number of conditions. It is found to be effective in treating mental problems such as depression, schizophrenia, ADD, ADHD, and narcolepsy (the inability to stay awake). It also improves alertness after sleep deprivation. It can also be taken to treat PMS, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other disorders.
Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s patients also benefit from this supplement. It can reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke. It can also be used to alleviate symptoms from alcohol or cocaine addiction withdrawals. It can even be used to help alleviate erectile dysfunction, and may play a role in male fertility.
Side Effects and Warnings
This supplement is only safe to take short term. The recommended dose is up to 150 mg per day for up to three months. Taking more than this or taking it for a longer period of time could cause serious side effects. Some people taking this supplement experience nausea, headache, fatigue, heartburn, and joint pain.
There isn’t enough research on the supplement to support giving it to children. In addition, women who are pregnant, nursing, or trying to become pregnant should avoid the supplement. Finally, anyone with hyperthyroidism or Graves disease should avoid this supplement.
It could worsen symptoms of these disorders, because the body uses the amino acid to make thyroxine, which is a thyroid hormone. Overall, as long as these conditions do not apply to you, it should be safe enough to take a Tyrosine supplement for a short period of time.
