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Tyrosine stimulating amino acids
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1. The mechanism of action
The tyrosine in the brain is first converted into a compound called levodopa (L-DOPA) which is commonly identified with the feeling of joy and excitement and that's what happens when we do something pleasant. Levodopa is then decarboxylation, which is regulated by the enzyme L-amino acids decarboxylation. When the carboxyl group is removed, the dopamine neurotransmitter is formed. It's commonly associated with feeling of pleasure and excitation, and it's exactly what occurs when we're doing something pleasurable. Dopamine and other blood neurotransmisters are antagonistic.2. Effect on performance
It is speculated that tyrosine supplementation before and during physical activity will affect the ratio of dopamine: serotonin in the brain, leading to a reduction in central fatigue and improved fitness, especially in sports characterized by long periods of exercise or high intensity. To verify these speculations, several research teams undertook to show promising results. In 2011, a group of scientists found that tyrosin at a dose of 150 milligrams per kilogram of body weight helped to prolong the time of physical activity with a characteristic endurance of 11%, translating it into a long-term dose of more burned-out calories.3. Other benefits of taking tyrosine
One study looked at the effects of taking tyrosine on people with sleep deprivation, which caused them to struggle to do their assigned tasks. Tyrosine helped reduce the negative effects of insomnia and improved research functions compared to the placebo group.4. Doseing
Tyrosine can be purchased in many forms, but the most common are pills and powders. Many people take it in moderate doses of 500 to 2,000 milligrams, unfortunately these doses are definitely too small to have any significant effect. Both for cognitive improvement and as a pre-workout form of tyrosine is recommended to be taken in 100 to 150 mg/kg of body weight. This means that a person weighing 80 kilograms should take 812 grams of tyrosin per serving.
