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tyramine

ty·ra·mine

UK/ˈtʌɪ.ɹəm.iːn/ US/ˈtaɪ.ɹəˌmiːn/ uncommon

noun

1.

amino acid derived from tyrosine; has a sympathomimetic action; found in chocolate and cola drinks and ripe cheese and beer

  • “patients taking MAOIs should avoid foods containing tyramine”

Origin

Blend of tyrosine + amine.

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