What is Tyrosine?
Tyrosine, Tyrosine in English, is a non-essential amino acid, fundamental for the production of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine.
It is also a precursor of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Furthermore, they play a fundamental role in pigmentation through melanin.
What does Tyrosine do?
Being an amino acid that is a precursor to both dopamine and noradrenaline, one of the main effects for those who practice sports is energy and concentration, as these neurotransmitters play a crucial role in this aspect, thus being able to get more out of training.
In addition, dopamine helps control appetite and in weight loss diets it becomes easier to maintain a regimen. hypocaloric.
It is also effective in high-stress lifestyles, as it helps you better cope with demanding routines, both inside and outside the gym.
Since Tyrosine is a precursor of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine, there is an optimization of nutrient metabolism, useful in muscle mass gain regimes through increased protein synthesis as well as in weight loss programs through increased metabolism and consequent greater fat burning.
How is Tyrosine taken?
There is L-Tyrosine/L-Tyrosine and Acetyl L-Tyrosine/Acetyl L-Tyrosine, the first being the most common and the second, theoretically, more efficient.
The recommended doses for L-Tyrosine are between 500mg and 2,000mg before training, with the ideal starting dose being just 500mg and increasing only if necessary.
For Acetyl L-Tyrosine the doses are smaller as it is more potent, the recommended dose is between 250mg and 500mg before training and as in the case of L-Tyrosine it should be started with the smaller dose and increased only if necessary.
Tyrosine together with Caffeine form a very effective pre-workout as they act synergistically.