L-Tyrosine

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Amino acid precursor to dopamine, norepinephrine, and thyroid hormones

We rank L-Tyrosine by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

L-Tyrosine is an amino acid, which is a basic building block used by the body to create proteins. It acts as a precursor, meaning it is a starting material that the body uses to produce important chemicals like dopamine, norepinephrine, and thyroid hormones.

Why it's used

It is primarily used to support brain function and mood. By providing the raw materials for neurotransmitters (the chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells), it is often taken to help with focus and stress management.

How it's made

To create the supplement, manufacturers typically use a process called fermentation. This involves using specific bacteria or fungi to break down a sugar source into the amino acid. The resulting liquid is then filtered and purified to isolate the L-Tyrosine, which is dried into a powder and put into capsules or tablets.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the fermentation process used to produce it is relatively efficient and common, but it requires more controlled industrial equipment than the simplest, cheapest supplements.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
cognitive function100 to 300 mg per kg of body weightemerging
exercise100 to 300 mg per kg of body weightemerging
preventing a decline in cognitive function in response to physical stressup to 20 gramsemerging
  1. https://examine.com/supplements/l-tyrosine (Examine)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1863555 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is L-Tyrosine?

Amino acid precursor to dopamine, norepinephrine, and thyroid hormones

How does Suppio calculate the best-value L-Tyrosine?

We rank L-Tyrosine by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are L-Tyrosine prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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