tyramine
noun
ty·ra·mine
ˈtī-rə-ˌmēn 
: a phenolic amine C8H11NO found in various foods and beverages (such as cheese and red wine) that has a sympathomimetic action and is derived from tyrosine
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Certain foods—such as those containing tyramine, sulfites, and aspartame—can trigger attacks.
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Joy Emeh,
Health,
22 June 2026
Aged Cheese and Fermented Foods A compound called tyramine is contained in a long list of foods, including aged cheeses, cured meats like pepperoni and salami, soy sauce, sauerkraut, and pickled foods like kimchi.
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Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
The fermentation process in kombucha creates tyramine—a compound that stimulates your nervous system—and trace amounts of caffeine.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
7 Dec. 2024
Then there are biogenic amines, another fermentation byproduct that contains things like histamine and tyramine, both of which have been linked to headaches.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
20 Nov. 2023
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Joy Emeh,
Health,
22 June 2026
Aged Cheese and Fermented Foods A compound called tyramine is contained in a long list of foods, including aged cheeses, cured meats like pepperoni and salami, soy sauce, sauerkraut, and pickled foods like kimchi.
—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
The fermentation process in kombucha creates tyramine—a compound that stimulates your nervous system—and trace amounts of caffeine.
—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
7 Dec. 2024
Then there are biogenic amines, another fermentation byproduct that contains things like histamine and tyramine, both of which have been linked to headaches.
—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
20 Nov. 2023
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“Tyramine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tyramine. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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tyramine
noun
ty·ra·mine
ˈtī-rə-ˌmēn
: a phenolic amine C8H11NO that is found in various foods and beverages (as cheese and red wine), has a sympathomimetic action, and is derived from tyrosine
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