Tyramine intolerance

Since tyramine is normally broken down by the body itself, a corresponding intolerance is a disorder. This can be caused either by the body's own genetic disposition or exogenously as a medicinal side effect by treatment with an MAO inhibitor.

Tyramine intolerance must be distinguished from similar histamine intolerance. Different foods can be responsible for both intolerance reactions.

Acutely occurring increased sweating, tachycardia, nausea, high blood pressure, headaches, dizziness, visual disturbances, increased light sensitivity, sensitivity to other sensory impressions