Tyramine is an amino acid that is derived from tyrosine. It acts as a neurotransmitter.

Food sources include red wine, bean curd, fava beans, cheeses, sausage, bologna, pepperoni, figs, raisins, avocados, green bean pods, eggplant, pickled herring, canned meats, yogurt, soup cubes, chocolate and soy sauce.

Tyramine is a common ingredient in over-the-counter fat loss supplements because of its ability to increase dopamine levels, and provide energy through the release of norephinephine - adrenalin.

Tyramine helps to induce fat loss by increasing adrenalin secretion, by increasing muscular glucose uptake in the absence of simple carbohydrates, thus eliminating or reducing the need for rises in insulin levels.