HealthAugust 16, 2026
tyrosine
TIE-roh-seen
Definition
A type of amino acid found in many proteins that gut bacteria can break down into secondary compounds.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'tyros', meaning cheese, as it was first discovered in casein found in cheese in 1846.
In the news
The article explains that gut bacteria create byproduct compounds when they digest tyrosine, which can either be beneficial or harmful depending on the presence of dietary fibre.
Scientists warn your gut bacteria could literally start ‘eating you’ if you don’t get enough fibre
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