N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine is an acetylated form of L-Tyrosine, the amino acid which synthesizes essential neurotransmitters (1)(2).
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine Benefits
- Increased solubility and better bioavailability than L-Tyrosine alone (ref)*
- Supports cognitive health (ref)*
- Promotes cognitive performance and flexibility during mental performance (ref)*
- Promotes a healthy response to acute stress (ref)*
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine Mode of Action
Due to the poor solubility of L-Tyrosine, N-acetyl-L-tyrosine is an L-tyrosine molecule to which an acetyl molecule has been added to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of L-tyrosine (1).
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid involved in producing neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline (2).
L-Tyrosine can help stress response mechanisms during acute and uncontrollable stress. Unlike adaptogens which help alleviate symptoms of chronic stress, L-Tyrosine’s benefits regarding stress can be seen during acute and sudden stress (2).
L-Tyrosine may support a positive mood under stressful situations which deplete norepinephrine and dopamine from the brain (3).
L-Tyrosine can be food in chicken, turkey, milk, fish, yogurt, cheese, almonds, peanuts, soy products, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, avocados, and bananas (4).
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine Capsules or Powder Dosage
Pure Nootropics’ N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine (NALT) capsules provide 350 mg per 1 capsule. Suggested use for adults is 1 capsule by mouth daily (or 350 mg weighed on a milligram scale daily), or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
If you are taking any medications, please consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning supplementation with L-Tyrosine.
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