L-Tyrosine

L-tyrosine is a naturally occurring amino acid used by the brain to make stimulatory neurotransmitters that improve memory, mood, focus, libido, coping ability, and sense of well-being. L-tyrosine supplementation leaves people feeling refreshed after training or manual labor by mitigating some of the short-term stress caused by intensive work.*

NOTE: N-acetyl-L-tyrosine is a more water-soluble form of the amino acid L-tyrosine* Spike Shooter®, Spike® Hardcore Energy, and Spike® Double Shot formulas contain N-acetyl-L-tyrosine. Power Drive® powder contains L-tyrosine.

• Improves mood*
• Reduces common social anxiety*
• Boosts positive outlook*
• Improves memory and learning capacity*
• Improves analytical skills*
• Increases energy*
• Improves concentration*
• Reduces short-term stress*

L-tyrosine is an amino acid used by the brain to make the stimulatory neurotransmitters norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine. And dopamine is involved in emotions, movement, and even the sensations of pleasure and pain.

L-tyrosine is a nootropic that improves memory, analytical skills, concentration, and confidence.

Athletes also find it leaves them feeling refreshed after training by mitigating some of the short-term stress caused by intense work.

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