Tyrosine diminishing effects on Dopamine, et al..,

Vince Carter · Mar 1, 2016

I recently discovered Tyrosine (and 5HTP) as a mood elevator of sorts and tried what is a minimal dose of both, 500mg Tyrosine, and 100mg 5HTP. The first time I took those, I felt pretty good, remarkably improved from my usual malaise in the evening. Malaise as in tired, waiting to go to bed, unmotivated, disinterested, that sort of thing.
Taking that I felt motivated, interested, and actually laid down and was thinking I'm not ready to go to bed! Not energized but just more interested, my outlook was brighter, if you will.
However it's been a diminishing return kind of thing the last few days. I started a 10:1 ration of Tyrosine/5-HTP, to twice per day on an empty stomach each time. I've been reading and some folks are using 1-2 up to 3g(!), as part of a pre-workout formula (which is how I discovered it).

CoastWatcher · Mar 1, 2016

What is the time frame here, Vince?

Vince Carter · Mar 1, 2016

the second day, actually. about five days now, hasn't been like day one. Better, but day one I was all "OMG I may have found my problem!"

ERO · Mar 1, 2016

Just a thought, but perhaps you would do good on a 5 day on, 2 days off rotation with those supplements?

Vince Carter · Mar 1, 2016

im going to be googling and researching that exact thing.

Nelson Vergel · Mar 1, 2016

I tried Will Brink's coffee which has tyrosine. Pretty good buzz. Creatine and tyrosine did not affect taste at all. I also added a little coconut oil and it made my coffee super tasty.

Will Brink · Mar 2, 2016

Nelson Vergel said:
I tried Will Brink's coffee which has tyrosine. Pretty good buzz. Creatine and tyrosine did not affect taste at all. I also added a little coconut oil and it made my coffee super tasty.

Glad you enjoyed it! Make sure to add the cocoa which add additional benefits and adds a nice taste without over powering. The emulsion you get with the whisker really makes a difference in overall taste and possibly benefits.