Posted by Ame Sans Vie on January 14, 2004, at 12:44:08
In reply to Re: meds that improve sexual function » Siraris, posted by Francesco on January 14, 2004, at 12:18:33
It certainly makes sense that l-tyrosine would be helpful in overcoming sexual problems as it is a precursor to phenylalanine, which in turn is a precursor to levodopa -- the catecholamine which is converted directly into dopamine. Levodopa is one of the drugs I listed in my former post -- it is normally used to treat Parkinson's patients, as they suffer from death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra region in the brain. Most of the prescription medications used to treat sexual dysfunction of this nature increase dopaminergic function. And l-tyrosine should be safe to take with any medications, though these things should always be discussed with a doctor. It is an essential amino acid found in many of the foods we eat, so I don't see how there could be an interaction.
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