Attenuation of some subjective effects of amphetamine following tyrosine depletion.

Fifteen healthy volunteers received d-amphetamine (20 mg orally) 2 h after ingesting either a nutritionally balanced amino acid mixture or one lacking the catecholamine precursors, tyrosine and phenylalanine (TYR-free). Plasma tyrosine levels were significantly lowered in subjects who received the T...

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Main Authors: McTavish, S, McPherson, M, Sharp, T, Cowen, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1999