Tyrosine, bodybuilding and you!

Tyrosine is an amino acid. It is one of the 20 amino acids that are needed by the cells to synthesize protein. It can be found in eggs, meat, dairy, seafood, and oatmeal as well as almonds, avocados and bananas.

Tyrosine has a direct effect on the neurotransmitters in the brain. It readily crosses the blood brain barrier to produce the energizing neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. These neurotransmitters are responsible for mood, appetite, body temperature, sleep and stimulates the metabolism of the nervous system. Tyrosine has also been shown to reduce body fat and suppress the appetite. .

Deficiencies in tyrosine can lead to many different problems including:

> low protein levels
> muscle loss
> liver damage
> depression
> mood disorders

Tyrosine and its role in weight loss

People who are trying to lose weight may benefit from tyrosine supplements. The thyroid is responsible for the manufacture of thyroxin (T-cells). L-tyrosine influences the manufacture of T-cells, which influences your basal metabolic rate. Because of this, L-tyrosine may prove effective for weight loss.

Tyrosine and its use in the U.S. military

Tyrosine has long been known by the military to improve mental and physical performance under stress. Researchers by the U.S. military found that soldiers given tyrosine in stressful conditions of extreme cold or while undertaking intense physical activity over prolonged periods of time showed clear improvements in both mental and physical endurance.

Tyrosine, bodybuilding and fitness training

Tyrosine may help athletes to avoid overtraining because of its ability to offset fatigue. Since it is a precursor of dopamine, supplementing with it may offset mental and physical fatigue, heighten mental alertness and increase feelings of well being. Tyrosine has been identified as an "adaptogen” which means it can help the body deal with the symptoms caused by every day stress. Tyrosine is a natural stress reducer.

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Original article at: StevesNutrition.com/Tyrosine

I am personally not trying to promote supplementing with tyrosine. But from my personal experience, tyrosine supplements have been very instrumental in keeping my motivation and relaxation to a higher level. And for me, almost anything that will give me that extra boost without more actual stimulants, well, i've just gotta have it.

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