Psychol Res September 2019 PMID 29255945

Food for thought: association between dietary tyrosine and cognitive performance in younger and older adults.

Simone Kühn, Sandra Düzel, Lorenza Colzato, Kristina Norman, Jürgen Gallinat, Andreas M Brandmaier, Ulman Lindenberger, Keith F Widaman

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The discussions reflect a positive reception, with one user appreciating the resource for providing meaningful scientific content rather than superficial material, and another emphasizing the potential benefits of dietary tyrosine for memory and cognitive health. The tone highlights curiosity and respect for scientific validity, contributing to the overall moderate but meaningful support for the study.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study explores the link between regular dietary intake of tyrosine, an amino acid that increases dopamine levels, and cognitive functions like working memory, episodic memory, and fluid intelligence in both younger and older adults.
  • Results showed that higher tyrosine intake is significantly associated with better performance in these cognitive areas across both age groups, with no notable differences between them, suggesting that habitual dietary tyrosine may support cognitive health broadly.
  • This research extends previous findings from tyrosine supplementation studies by showing that everyday consumption of tyrosine-rich foods might positively influence cognitive performance, supporting nutritional recommendations based on typical diet rather than single-dose interventions.]

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Gerard Hough
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Food for thought: association between dietary tyrosine and cognitive performance in younger and older adults https://t.co/GgpSNWHgyh https://t.co/EOpVugpdx7

Aug 3, 2025 · 1,751 followers View post →
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Food for thought: association between dietary tyrosine and cognitive performance in younger and older adults https://t.co/XGQaUs9NYl. I love this web resource - scientific articles which dont just churn out repetitive bullshit "content" for all the subjects in the world.

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Food for thought: association between dietary tyrosine and cognitive performance in younger and older adults https://t.co/8J363iXm5s

Aug 16, 2019 · 1,124 followers View post →
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Araştırma Sonucu: L-Tyrosin bilişsel işlevler ve özellikle bellek için hiç de fena değil... https://t.co/zJKCCqydx7

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