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(log ppb) HPRT VF (x 10
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MAO Inhibitors<br />
• 5-Hydroxytryptamine (Serotonin)<br />
• Neurotransmitter<br />
• Formed from tryptophan<br />
• Found mostly in the gut (90%), also in the CNS<br />
• Phenelzine®<br />
• MAO Inhibitor<br />
• Antidepressant<br />
Pharmaco<strong>log</strong>ical action?<br />
Any potential side effects?<br />
Foods high in tyramine content (foods that are aged or fermented)<br />
Increases blood pressure<br />
Solution – SSRIs (Paxil®, Zoloft®)