avocado
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Is avocado high in tyramine?
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Why tyramine food checker matters
Tyramine is an amino acid that forms when proteins break down. It's found in aged, fermented, or spoiled foods. For people taking MAO inhibitors or those with tyramine sensitivity, it can cause headaches, elevated blood pressure, and other reactions.
- Choose fresh over aged, fermented, or preserved foods
- Eat protein foods fresh and store properly
- Be especially careful if taking MAO inhibitor medications
Triggers
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Serving size, prep, and portion notes for avocado
Creamy fat that adds body to bowls, toast, and dressings.
Typical serving
1/4 medium avocado (about 50 g)
Best for
toast toppings / salads / blended dressings
Prep notes
- Use ripe avocados for mashing or spreads.
- Brush cut surfaces with lime to slow browning.
- Slice with a sharp knife for clean wedges.
Portion notes
- A quarter avocado works well for toast toppings.
- Half an avocado fills a medium salad bowl.
- Two tablespoons mashed is enough for a spread.
Watch for
browning once cut / very ripe fruit in hot dishes
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Tyramine Guide
Everything you need to know about tyramine sensitivity and smart food choices.
Tyramine is an amino acid that forms when proteins break down. It's found in aged, fermented, or spoiled foods. For people taking MAO inhibitors or those with tyramine sensitivity, it can cause headaches, elevated blood pressure, and other reactions.
Sensitivity varies widely. What triggers one person may be fine for another. Track your reactions to find your personal threshold.
These foods are generally well-tolerated for Tyramine sensitivity:
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These foods are high in tyramine and may trigger symptoms:
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If you're sensitive to Tyramine, consider these strategies:
- 1Choose fresh over aged, fermented, or preserved foods
- 2Eat protein foods fresh and store properly
- 3Be especially careful if taking MAO inhibitor medications
- 4Common high-tyramine foods include aged cheese, cured meats, and soy sauce
- 5Ripeness affects tyramine - choose less ripe fruits
Pro tip: Keep a food diary to track your reactions. The Triggerbites app makes this easy with automatic pattern detection.
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