L-tyrosine

Tyrosine (also known as L-Tyrosine and 4-hydroxyphenylalanine) is a non-essential amino acid that serves a precursor to dopamine, adrenaline and norepinephrine in the human body. As a supplement, it is reported to act as a mild stimulant. It is also one of the 22 amino acids that are used by cells to synthesize proteins and is abundant in many high-protein foods, such as chicken, turkey, fish, cottage cheese, cheese, yogurt, almonds, milk, avocados, bananas, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and soy products.

Also known as: L-tyr, Tyrosine, 4-hydroxyphenylalanine

Classification

Chemical: Phenethylamine
Psychoactive: Nootropic
Tag: Amino acid
Tag: Substituted phenethylamine
Tag: Supplement

Effects

Stimulation
Creativity Enhancement
Stamina Enhancement
Headache
Nausea
Cognitive Euphoria
Focus Enhancement
Memory Enhancement
Motivation Enhancement
Analysis Enhancement
Wakefulness
Appetite Suppression
Increased Libido

Routes of Administration

Oral

Dosage

Threshold: 300 mg
Light: 500-1000 mg
Common: 1000-2000 mg
Strong: 2000-3000 mg
Heavy: 3000 mg

Duration

Onset: 0.5-1.5 h
Peak: 1-3 h
Offset: 1-2 h
After Effects: 6-12 h

Harm Reduction

Check interactions before mixing substances, pay attention to dose spacing and hydration, and treat all dosage guidance as approximate rather than guaranteed safe.

Sources

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