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Tyrosine

Tyrosine is one of the 20 standard amino acids present in the body and used by cells to synthesize proteins. This is a non-essential amino acid, meaning that when it is not only ingested from diet, it is also synthesized by the body. Tyrosine is found in casein, a protein in milk and other milk-based products (like cheese). Tyrosine is also present in non-dairy foods that are aged, including some types of meats and red wine. Since tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid, it is produced by the body when insufficient amounts are ingested. However, tyrosine pairs with phenylalanine to form an amino acid pair, and phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, meaning that it must be ingested in food.

Ref:
George M. Kapalka, Chapter 4 - Substances Involved in Neurotransmission, Editor(s): George M. Kapalka, In Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional, Nutritional and Herbal Therapies for Children and Adolescents, Academic Press, 2010, Pages 71-99, ISSN 18730450, ISBN 9780123749277, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-374927-7.00004-2. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123749277000042)

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Added on Feb 11, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer
Edited on Sep 27, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer

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