Evidence supporting the use of: Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
For the body system: Dopamine

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Acetyl-L-Tyrosine is a modified form of the amino acid L-tyrosine, which serves as a precursor to dopamine, a key neurotransmitter in the brain. The rationale for using Acetyl-L-Tyrosine to support the dopamine system is based on the role of tyrosine in the biosynthesis pathway: tyrosine is converted to L-DOPA, which is then converted to dopamine. Some scientific studies have shown that tyrosine supplementation can support neurotransmitter synthesis and cognitive function under conditions of acute stress, fatigue, or sleep deprivation, which may deplete dopamine levels. However, most of these studies have used L-tyrosine rather than Acetyl-L-Tyrosine specifically, and while Acetyl-L-Tyrosine is believed to have better bioavailability, direct comparative evidence is limited.

Overall, there is some scientific basis for the claim that Acetyl-L-Tyrosine could support dopamine synthesis in situations where the body's demand for catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine) is increased. However, robust clinical trials in healthy humans are lacking, and the existing evidence is modest. Thus, while the use is scientifically justified in principle, the quality and amount of direct evidence for Acetyl-L-Tyrosine specifically is currently not strong.

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