
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid found in oats, wheat germ, dairy products, pork, and poultry. It is used by the human body to make proteins. L-Tyrosine is a building block for thyroid hormones, melanin, and neurotransmitters in the body. Tyrosine can be obtained through dietary proteins in dairy products, meat, fish, eggs, nuts, beans, oats, and wheat. It is a nonessential amino acid with a polar side group. The name of the amino acid is derived from the Greek word 'tyrosine,' which means cheese. Tyrosine is most commonly used in protein supplements to treat an inherited disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU). Changing lifestyle, working middle-class population, and growing health care industry across the world are likely to drive the global L-Tyrosine market during the forecast period. However, side-effects pertaining to high usage of L-tyrosine can hamper the market.