tyramine
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Tyramine is a phenolic amine derived from the amino acid tyrosine. It is found in various foods and beverages, such as cheese and red wine. Tyramine has a sympathomimetic action, meaning it mimics the effects of stimulating the sympathetic nervous system.1
Tyrosine itself is an amino acid that makes up a significant portion of many proteins. It is considered an essential amino acid for some animals, meaning they cannot produce it and must obtain it from their diet. Other species can synthesize tyrosine from phenylalanine.2
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therapeuticsAntidepressant drugsThis is especially true of tyramine, which can cause hypertension and severe headache. Tyramine is found in many foods, which forces patients who take it to adhere to a specific diet.
Read MoreThis is especially true of tyramine, which can cause hypertension and severe headache. Tyramine is found in many foods, which forces patients who take it to adhere to a specific diet.
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…must avoid certain foods containing tyramine or other naturally occurring amines, which can cause a severe rise in blood pressure leading to headaches and even to stroke. Tyramine occurs in cheese, Chianti and other red wines, well-cured meats, and foods that contain monosodium glutamate (MSG).
Read More…must avoid certain foods containing tyramine or other naturally occurring amines, which can cause a severe rise in blood pressure leading to headaches and even to stroke. Tyramine occurs in cheese, Chianti and other red wines, well-cured meats, and foods that contain monosodium glutamate (MSG).
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