Overview
L-tyrosine is an amino acid which helps restore dopamine and norepinephrine, two neurotransmitters important for maintaining mood, and which become depleted by stress, including prolonged work or exercise, exposure to cold, and sleep deprivation. Supplementing with Natural Factors L-Tyrosine helps the body manage stress, and improve mood, energy levels, and alertness.
Adult Dosage
Take six capsules in the morning on an empty stomach, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Cautions
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have the genetic metabolic disorder phenylketonuria (PKU). For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner. Supplemental L-tyrosine may increase blood pressure or lead to difficulty sleeping in some persons. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease or active melanoma, or if you are taking dopamine, thyroid hormone medication, contraceptives or other psychoactive medications. Discontinue use if you experience nausea, headache, fatigue, heartburn or joint pain.
Medicinal Ingredients
| Each vegetarian capsule contains: |
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| L-tyrosine |
500 mg |
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica.
Suggested Use
L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid important in the production of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine – required for managing stress. It helps decrease cognitive fatigue due to physically stressful situations and promotes normal and healthy brain function including memory and concentration. It also supports normal muscle movement.
