L-Tyrosine
supplement ingredient
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the supplement category and currently good.
Other names on labels: tyrosine, l tyrosine
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 0 products
No products in our catalogue currently list this ingredient.
Try another entry in the ingredient glossary.
Common questions about l-tyrosine
Is L-Tyrosine good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain l-tyrosine?
None of the UK products in our database currently list l-tyrosine as an ingredient.
What else is l-tyrosine called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: tyrosine, l tyrosine. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
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How does Open Dog Food grade l-tyrosine?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.