Now Foods, L-Tyrosine, Extra Strength, 750 mg, 90 Veg Capsules

Now Foods L-Tyrosine Extra Strength 750 mg – 90 vegetable capsules

Now Foods L-Tyrosine Extra Strength is a food supplement providing 750 mg of free-form L-tyrosine in every vegetable capsule. The name refers to the higher amount: according to NOW Foods, each capsule contains more L-tyrosine than the manufacturer's regular strength product, which contains 500 mg. According to the EU label, the recommended daily dose is three capsules, providing a total of 2250 mg of L-tyrosine. The bottle contains 90 capsules. The brand owner is NOW Foods, a family-owned American company that has been making supplements since 1968.

What is L-tyrosine?

L-tyrosine is one of the twenty amino acids from which the body builds proteins. It is considered a conditionally essential amino acid because the body can produce it from the essential amino acid phenylalanine. The name of the amino acid comes from the Greek word for cheese – it was first isolated from casein, the protein of cheese.

In the diet, L-tyrosine is found in protein-rich foods such as cheese and other dairy products, meat, fish, eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds. In this food supplement L-tyrosine is in free form, which means that it is not bound to other amino acids in proteins or peptides. According to NOW Foods, pharmaceutical grade L-tyrosine is used. No nutrient reference value (NRV) has been established for L-tyrosine.

How to use?

The manufacturer recommends taking 1 capsule one to three times daily, preferably between meals. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water or juice. The recommended daily dose is up to three capsules, i.e. 2250 mg of L-tyrosine – this amount must not be exceeded. If you also use other supplements containing amino acids, take their composition into account. Taking one capsule a day, the bottle lasts 90 days; with three capsules, 30 days.

Key features

• 750 mg L-tyrosine – in every capsule, in free form.
• Higher amount per capsule – 750 mg instead of the regular product's 500 mg.
• Daily dose up to 3 capsules – 2250 mg of L-tyrosine in total.
• Vegetable capsule – the capsule shell is made of cellulose.
• 90 capsules – for 30–90 days per bottle, depending on use.
• GMP manufacturing – NOW Foods is a family-owned company operating since 1968.

Who is it for?

Now Foods L-Tyrosine Extra Strength is suitable for adults who want to supplement their diet with free-form L-tyrosine and prefer a higher amount per capsule. The capsule shell is made of cellulose and the excipients are of plant origin. The product is intended for adults only and is not suitable for children. Consult a physician before use if pregnant or nursing, taking medication or if you have a medical condition. Persons with thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism), melanoma, or those taking MAO inhibitors or other mood altering medications must seek the advice of a physician before consuming this product.

Ingredients, quality and storage

The capsule contains free-form L-tyrosine, cellulose (capsule shell) and rice flour as bulking agents, silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent and fatty acids as a carrier. According to the EU label, the product may contain traces of wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts. NOW Foods follows good manufacturing practice (GMP). According to the EU label, the country of origin is China and the brand owner is NOW Foods. The colour of the capsules may vary naturally. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.