L-Tyrosine help tan? - tanTALK

VSminimoose · 02-01-2005, 08:57 AM

I was just wondering if L-Tyrosine was the key ingredient in things like Tan-aide and things like that?

I don't want to buy tan-aid but I figure if I take my multi-vitamin + 500mg tyrosine pill I will be all set...

is this the case?

engfant · 02-01-2005, 09:16 AM

yes it is.

VSminimoose · 02-01-2005, 09:28 AM

Thanks very much.

Kay · 02-01-2005, 09:37 AM

If your multi vitamin contains iron and vitamin E. Take them separately. because these two are “antagonists and the end result is you receive no benefit from either one.

Neon Beach · 02-01-2005, 10:02 AM

Tyrosine

© Elson M. Haas M.D. (Excerpted from Staying Healthy with Nutrition:
The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine, Celestial Arts)

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Tyrosine is easily made in the body from phenylalanine and is very important to general metabolism, as it is a direct precursor of both adrenaline (as well as norepinephrine and dopamine) and thyroid hormones, all stimulants to metabolism and the nervous system. Folic acid, niacin, vitamin C, and copper are needed to support tyrosine metabolism into these and other important substances, which also include melanin, estrogen molecules, and the enkephalins (natural pain relievers). Tyrosine may stimulate growth hormone and can act as a mild appetite suppressant. It may also be useful in the control of anxiety or depression. Tyrosine is known as the "antidepressant" amino acid. It has a mild antioxidant effect, binding up free radicals (unstable molecules) that can cause damage to the cells and tissues, and is useful in smokers, people with stressful lives, or those exposed to chemicals and radiation. L-tyrosine has also been used, usually in a dose of 1–2 grams a day, for low sex drive, Parkinson's disease, and in programs for drug problems or weight loss. As an antidepressant, 500–1000 mg. of L-tyrosine can be taken two or three times during the day. Since tyrosine has a more stimulating antidepressant effect, taking 1000 to 1500 mg. of L-tryptophan (which is more tranquilizing) at night for sleep may be a good therapeutic combination to help in mild to moderate depression.

Kay · 02-01-2005, 10:21 AM

Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid supplementation with L-tyrosine.
Those with hypertension should exercise caution in the use of L-tyrosine.
Those with melanoma should avoid L-tyrosine supplements.

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02-01-2005, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
VSminimoose Join Date: Jan 27 2005 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	I was just wondering if L-Tyrosine was the key ingredient in things like Tan-aide and things like that? I don't want to buy tan-aid but I figure if I take my multi-vitamin + 500mg tyrosine pill I will be all set... is this the case?

02-01-2005, 09:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
engfant Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 29	yes it is.

02-01-2005, 09:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
VSminimoose Join Date: Jan 27 2005 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	Thanks very much.

02-01-2005, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kay I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 16 2004 Location: NH Posts: 474 Rep Power: 21	If your multi vitamin contains iron and vitamin E. Take them separately. because these two are “antagonists and the end result is you receive no benefit from either one.

02-01-2005, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Tyrosine © Elson M. Haas M.D. (Excerpted from Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine, Celestial Arts) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tyrosine is easily made in the body from phenylalanine and is very important to general metabolism, as it is a direct precursor of both adrenaline (as well as norepinephrine and dopamine) and thyroid hormones, all stimulants to metabolism and the nervous system. Folic acid, niacin, vitamin C, and copper are needed to support tyrosine metabolism into these and other important substances, which also include melanin, estrogen molecules, and the enkephalins (natural pain relievers). Tyrosine may stimulate growth hormone and can act as a mild appetite suppressant. It may also be useful in the control of anxiety or depression. Tyrosine is known as the "antidepressant" amino acid. It has a mild antioxidant effect, binding up free radicals (unstable molecules) that can cause damage to the cells and tissues, and is useful in smokers, people with stressful lives, or those exposed to chemicals and radiation. L-tyrosine has also been used, usually in a dose of 1–2 grams a day, for low sex drive, Parkinson's disease, and in programs for drug problems or weight loss. As an antidepressant, 500–1000 mg. of L-tyrosine can be taken two or three times during the day. Since tyrosine has a more stimulating antidepressant effect, taking 1000 to 1500 mg. of L-tryptophan (which is more tranquilizing) at night for sleep may be a good therapeutic combination to help in mild to moderate depression.

02-01-2005, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kay I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 16 2004 Location: NH Posts: 474 Rep Power: 21	Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid supplementation with L-tyrosine. Those with hypertension should exercise caution in the use of L-tyrosine. Those with melanoma should avoid L-tyrosine supplements.

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