“L-tyrosine is a precursor to dopamine, the neurotransmitter that aids in motivation, mood regulation, and pleasure,” says ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN L-tyrosine is an amino acid that's often used in supplements to improve cognitive ...

"Dopamine is made from the amino acid L-tyrosine, found in foods like almonds, pumpkin seeds, and bananas," Richter says. But eating foods with L-tyrosine isn't enough. You also need co-factors ...