Tyrosine Foods high in tyrosine and how much you need · Amino acids
Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning that our bodies synthesize it from other building blocks. This amino acid is important for the production of several critical neurotransmitters, including dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These neurotransmitters play vital roles in regulating mood, stress response, and overall nervous system function.
- Women, a day
- 1.2 g
- Men, a day
- 1.2 g
- Foods that have it
- 901
Daily intake for healthy adults. For a lightly active 30-year-old: a 65 kg woman and an 80 kg man.
Among plant foods, soy mince; soy protein concentrate, 58% protein and soy bean have the most tyrosine per serving. Among animal foods, the most are in beef steak; lutefish and cheese, hard cheese, edam type, 24-27% fat.
Plant sources
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Ranked from 901 foods in our catalog, one entry per food. % of daily is for a healthy adult.
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12 🍽️serving (85 g) · Crustaceans and molluscs 70% of daily
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15 🧀serving (55 g) · Cheese, ripened cheese 67% of daily
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21 🌱
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30 🥛container (170 g) · Yoghurt 41% of daily
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37 🥛serving (240 g) · Soured milks 34% of daily
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39 🌱serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits 29% of daily
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2 🌱
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12 🌱serving (30 g) · Nuts, seeds and dried fruits 29% of daily
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34 🍽️
Learn about tyrosine
What does tyrosine do for the body?
Tyrosine is an amino acid that is important for the production of several important neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. These neurotransmitters play a crucial role in supporting mood, mental clarity, and stress response.
How much tyrosine do I need?
No recommended dietary allowances (RDA) are established for non-essential amino acids, as they can be synthesized by the body. However, the recommended amount of phenylalanine is usually expressed as the sum of phenylalanine and tyrosine in your diet. Generally, adults should aim to consume about 33 milligrams of phenylalanine plus tyrosine per kilogram of body weight per day.
What if your tyrosine intake is low?
You can consume foods rich in tyrosine, such as chicken, turkey, fish, peanuts, almonds, avocados, bananas, and dairy products, to ensure adequate intake of this amino acid.
How do vegans get their tyrosine intake?
Vegans can obtain non-essential amino acids by consuming a variety of plant-based protein sources. While non-essential amino acids can be synthesized by the body, it is still crucial to ensure adequate protein intake to provide the necessary building blocks. Plant-based foods such as legumes, lentils, tofu, tempeh, quinoa, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are excellent sources of protein for vegans. By including a diverse range of these protein-rich foods in their diet, vegans can meet their protein needs and ensure their bodies have enough building blocks to synthesize non-essential amino acids effectively.
How much tyrosine do you need?
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Your daily tyrosine
1.2 g
An estimate for healthy adults. Pregnancy, breastfeeding and medical conditions change what you need.
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