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Fava beans, Cianti, liver without these

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In medicine, there are a class of psychiatric drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors. While not prescribed much anymore, some of their more common uses were for depression particularly with psychotic features and various personality disorders.

One of the cautions with these medications is that you can't eat food rich in tyramine can cause a fatal hypertensive crisis.

What are some food rich in tyramine? Among others, liver, red wine, and fava beans.

He's flaunting the fact that he's off his meds.84.152.46.207 09:10, 10 September 2013 (UTC)Reply