Tyrosine: non-essential amino acid
The tyrosine is an essential non-essential amino acid important for metabolism and for our mood, since it is a precursor of dopamine and adrenaline, which -as you know- regulate mood.
The amino acids They can be considered as building blocks, which form proteins. This simile translates into something very simple: the protein substances that are built thanks to the amino acids make up the muscles, tendons and organs (among others).
They are divided into essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids. The first can not be synthesized by the body, so that to be able to contribute to our body can only be through the diet. While non-essential amino acids, such as tyrosine, can be synthesized, we find them in interesting amounts in our body.
What is tyrosine?
It is a non-essential amino acid, that we find in our organism whenever another amino acid is ingested, in this essential occasion: phenylalanine.
It is essential for the metabolism of our body in general, and being a precursor of adrenaline and dopamine, helps regulate our mood.
Tyrosine functions
- It is part of the correct functioning of the central nervous system.
- Interacts with adrenaline or dopamine, regulating mood. Also with norepinephrine and epinephrine.
- Fundamental for metabolism.
- Minimizes the absorption and storage of certain fats.
- Positive effect on the mucosa of the skin and hair.
- Stimulates myelin
- It influences other hormones such as the thyroid, being beneficial for people with thyroid disorders.
Benefits of tyrosine for health
Tyrosine is fundamental to our mood, as it interacts with neurotransmitters such as adrenaline or dopamine, and with norepinegrin and epinephrine.
It influences hormones such as the thyroid, which is why, in conjunction with iodine, from a medical point of view it is useful in people with thyroid disorders.
It is also beneficial for estrogen, being interesting in case of menopause.
Where to find tyrosine?
Here we indicate which are the foods richest in tyrosine:
- Food of animal origin: meat, fish, milk and eggs.
- Food of vegetable origin: vegetables, legumes, fruits, whole grains, seeds and nuts.
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