Treatment With Tyrosine, A Neurotransmitter Precursor, Reduces Environmental Stress In Humans
Effect | Increase |
Trial Design | Double blind |
Trial Length | 24 hours |
Number of Subjects | 23 |
Sex | Male |
Age Range | 18-29 |
Body Types | Trained, Average |
Relative to placebo, 100mg/kg L-Tyrosine was associated with significant improvements in mood, cognitive function, and side-effects associated with acute stressors (cold and altitude) in military personnel. Heart rate and blood pressure were unaffected.