Low-Tyramine Diet MAOI Diet
Posted July 2, 2008 1:29 AM
MAOI Diet
What Is Tyramine?
Tyramine is found in many foods, including wines, ripe cheeses, and fermented or aged foods.
Why Should I Follow a Low-Tyramine Diet?
A low-tyramine diet is recommended if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), a type of drug found in certain antidepressants, Parkinson’s medications, and antibiotics. Eating foods with high amounts of tyramine while taking MAOIs can cause a drug-nutrient interaction that produces side effects such as elevated blood pressure, headaches, heart palpitations, and chest pain.
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