L tyrosine ADHD

L-tyrosine is a form of tyrosine that is one of the 20 non-essential amino acids that make up protein in your body.

If you don't obtain enough amino acids from your food, your body will generate them on its own. Tyrosine, like all amino acids, requires a sufficient amount of protein sources to be synthesized.

Tyrosine is made from phenylalanine and aids in the production of important molecules and neurotransmitters like:

• epinephrine

• dopamine

• norepinephrine

These substances aid in the regulation of your mood, energy level, and stress reaction, among other things.

Tyrosine can be found in a variety of places.

You probably already have the right quantity of tyrosine in your system if you eat nutrient-dense foods.

Tyrosine can be found in a variety of foods, including:

almonds

avocados

bananas

cheese

legumes lima

milk

peanuts

poultry

seeds from a pumpkin

seeds of sesame

soy

yogurt

Is L-tyrosine comparable to Adderall?

No, it's not the case.

Adderall is an amphetamine, which is a central nervous system stimulant. It improves memory, focus, and attention by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the brain.

As a precursor to dopamine, tyrosine does not stimulate the same amounts of brain activity as Adderall. In fact, the exact amount required to reach these levels is unknown at this time.

"At first look, the postulated link between dopamine and ADHD symptoms would suggest that different types of therapy medicines might be useful," Matthew Edelstein, a licensed psychologist in Baltimore, says.

He continues, "There is no empirical evidence to support the use of L-tyrosine in the treatment of symptoms associated with ADHD."