Amino acids as precursors

Conversion of tyrosine to dopamine,

noradrenaline and adrenaline

Amino acids as precursors
Uptake of Tyr
- Any food, high in high in milk, sesame seeds,
almonds, etc

Effects of noradrenaline
- Vigilance
- Alleviate depression, stress, cold, fatigue, sleep
deprivation. (no effect on normal individual)

Amino acids as precursors
Conversion of trptophan to serotonin
Amino acids as precursors
Uptake of Trp
- Any food, high in milk, sesame seeds,
almonds, etc
- Facilitated by low protein, high carb diet

Effects of serotonin:
1. Drowsiness
2. Calmness