TYRAMINE
Tyramine is found in foods that have gone bad or in foods or drinks that were made by fermenting bacteria, like beer, cheese, and tofu. Some dietary supplements contain tyramine. Tyramine is used for weight loss and athletic performance, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Tyramine (also spelled tyramin), also known under several other names, is a naturally occurring trace amine derived from the amino acid tyrosine.
Tyramine (TIE-ruh-meen) is an amino acid that helps regulate blood pressure. It occurs naturally in the body, and it's found in certain foods. Medications called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) block monoamine oxidase, which is an enzyme that breaks down excess tyramine in the body.
Meals that contain no more than 600 mg of tyramine are considered safe for most people. However, eating a meal that contains more than 600 mg of tyramine is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. This amount of tyramine might increase the risk for adverse effects, including high blood pressure and headache
