rct
    2013

    Tyrosine supplementation and cognitive performance under acute stress: a randomized controlled trial

    Colzato LS, Jongkees BJ, Sellaro R, Hommel B

    Published in Neuropsychologia

    Methodology

    Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of tyrosine on response inhibition and reaction-time-based cognitive control tasks.

    Key Findings

    Tyrosine improved response inhibition and cognitive control speed compared with placebo in demanding task conditions.

    Conclusions

    Tyrosine supports reaction-based cognitive control under high load.

    Limitations

    Single-dose design; young healthy participants only.

    Supplements Studied

    Taurine
    Amino Acid

    Tyrosine improved response inhibition and cognitive control speed compared with placebo

    L-Tyrosine
    Amino Acid

    Tyrosine improved response inhibition and cognitive control speed compared with placebo in demanding task conditions.

    Outcomes Measured

    Tyrosine improved response inhibition and cognitive control speed compared with placebo in demanding task conditions

    Study Details

    Year:2013
    Sample Size:22
    Duration:1 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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