Thursday, February 17, 2011

L-Tyrosine : Natural caffeine

Are you a coffee lover? How about tea? Soft drinks? Today, I will introduce to you a natural amino acid, called L-Tyrosine. This amino acid is known as 'natural caffeine' and it is much more potent then caffeine in general, minus the diuretic effect. 

Remember catecholamines? This neurotransmitter is important to our brain and plays a key role to ensure we don't feel tired and sluggish, and unable to concentrate or focus. Some people feel sleepy and sluggish after lunch meal, and they struggle to concentrate and stay awake and be alert while at work. Reason? Deficient in catecholamines. Besides, consumption of too much sugar also depletes the availability of this neurotransmitter. 

One who always consume coffee, tea, soft drinks or whichever beverage which contains caffeine, will only stimulate the nervous system to be awake for a short period of time, but this will trigger the highs and lows of energy levels throughout the day. That is why some people drink coffee all day long because energy levels keep dropping once the caffeine effect has finished. Caffeine also suppress your immune system and allows free flow of water, meaning, pee free water.

Basically, one who has deficient in catecholamines, these people tend to look for energy boosting food or drinks which contains caffeine, sugar and even nicotine (cigarettes). These substances will temporarily provides quick energy boost to the body, especially the brain, but, it will deplete your important neurotransmitters and suppress your immune functions. Meanwhile, this natural amino acid is not available in Malaysia. Well, what do you expect from pharmacies and supplement shops in this country? 





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