L-Tyrosine 120c by Designs for Health – Neurotransmitter Support Amino Acid Supplement
L-Tyrosine capsules by Designs for Health combine tyrosine with vitamin C in a targeted amino acid supplement. Unlike a broad amino acid blend, this formula pairs a neurotransmitter building block with a nutrient that assists its conversion into a nerve-signaling chemical.
Key L-Tyrosine 120c Benefits
- Supplies tyrosine, an amino acid building block for the chemical messengers involved in normal attention and everyday mental activity.
- Provides a precursor for thyroid hormones, which help regulate the body’s normal metabolic processes.
- Pairs tyrosine with vitamin C to support the enzyme activity involved in producing norepinephrine, a messenger used during the body’s normal stress response.
How L-Tyrosine 120c Works
The body uses tyrosine as starting material for neurotransmitter production. Enzymes convert it through several steps into dopamine, then into norepinephrine and epinephrine. These messengers help nerve cells communicate during ordinary mental activity and the stress response. Vitamin C assists an enzyme in the dopamine-to-norepinephrine step. Tyrosine is also incorporated into thyroid hormones, making it a building block for normal thyroid hormone synthesis, rather than a replacement for a hormone.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- L-Tyrosine: Supplies the raw material from which the body makes dopamine and norepinephrine. These nerve-signaling chemicals participate in attention and the normal response to demanding situations. Providing this amino acid supports the nutritional building blocks for those pathways; it does not mean that more tyrosine always improves mental performance.
- Vitamin C: Supports norepinephrine synthesis by donating electrons to the enzyme that converts dopamine into norepinephrine. This enzyme-helper role complements tyrosine’s role as a starting material, supplying a nutrient needed for the normal production of a messenger involved in alertness and the stress response.
L-Tyrosine 120c Is Formulated For
- Adults considering tyrosine with vitamin C under a healthcare practitioner’s guidance.
- People seeking targeted nutritional building blocks for normal neurotransmitter pathways rather than a multi-ingredient stimulant blend.
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Recommendation: Take 2 capsules per day on an empty stomach or as directed by your health-care practitioner.
Serving Size: 2 capsules
Servings Per Container: 60
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) ... 100 mg
L-Tyrosine ... 1.2 g *
*Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Cellulose (capsule), vegetable stearate, silicon dioxide.
Does Not Contain: Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free.
Additional precautions: Tyrosine can interact with thyroid hormone medication, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and levodopa (L-dopa). Consult your prescriber before combining this formula with these medicines. Discuss a thyroid condition, pregnancy, or breastfeeding with your practitioner before use.
Frequently Asked Questions About L-Tyrosine 120c
What are the benefits of L-Tyrosine 120c?
L-Tyrosine supplies a building block for dopamine and norepinephrine, which participate in normal attention and the stress response. Its vitamin C supports the enzyme that converts dopamine to norepinephrine. Tyrosine also serves as a building block for thyroid hormones.
Who should take L-Tyrosine 120c?
This tyrosine-and-vitamin-C formula is an option for adults whose healthcare practitioner recommends targeted amino acid support. It is not a substitute for thyroid medication or a varied diet. The manufacturer directs taking it on an empty stomach because other amino acids can compete for absorption.
Are there any side effects of taking L-Tyrosine 120c?
Manufacturer label warnings: Not stated on the manufacturer's label. This does not establish that the product is suitable for everyone. Tyrosine can interact with thyroid hormone medication, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and levodopa (L-dopa); consult your prescriber before use with these medicines. Discuss any thyroid condition, pregnancy, or breastfeeding with your practitioner before starting this formula. Stop use and seek medical advice if you experience an adverse reaction.
How does L-Tyrosine 120c support overall health?
The two nutrients play complementary roles: tyrosine supplies material used to make nerve-signaling chemicals, while vitamin C helps an enzyme carry out one of the conversion steps. Tyrosine also contributes to normal thyroid hormone formation. These are nutritional functions, not a guarantee of improved mood, focus, or energy.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
