Know the Facts: L-Tyrosine

L-Tyrosine is a nonessential amino acid (the body can produce it on its own) and it's nutrient role is as a neurotransmitter, which act as chemical messengers to the body's 100 billion (or more) of nerve and brain cells. L-Tyrosine helps form three important neurotransmitters: serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine; these are responsible for functions like memory, mood, appetite, and muscular coordination. Clinical studies have shown that L-Tyrosine supplements help with depression, anxiety, and heighten the mood in just a matter of a few weeks. It also helps fight fatigue and irritability.

How L-Tyrosine Works
L-Tyrosine helps form neurotransmitters that assist the body with alertness and arousal and an elevated mood. This can be further enhanced when taken in combination with other herbs and nutrients that contain mood-elevating properties. Serotonin is involved in the perception of well-being. Dopamine helps with the emotions, motor functions, and hormone release. Norepinephrine is also involved in motor function and hormone release.

Possible Benefits

• Reduces anxiety, stress, and helps with depression
• Elevates the mood and increases sense of well-being
• Increases alertness and arousal
• Facilitates motor function of the body and muscular coordination
• Fights fatigue and irritability
• Helps regulate release of hormones