By inhibiting the monoamine oxidase, MAOIs allow more of the neurotransmitters to remain in the brain, thus elevating mood through improved brain cell communication.
Monoamine oxidase is a type of enzyme that helps neurons fire throughout the body. It is formed in the liver and cleans up neurotransmitters in the brain once they have done their jobs.
Besides clearing out the neurotransmitters, monoamine oxidase cleans out tyramine, a chemical that helps regulate blood pressure. MOAIs inhibit monoamine oxidase from doing its job. Unfortunately, as MAOIs are working to keep neurotransmitter levels at optimal levels, the process also adversely affects blood pressure. People taking MAOIs have to pay special attention to their blood pressure, including avoiding certain foods.
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By inhibiting the monoamine oxidase, MAOIs allow more of the neurotransmitters to remain in the brain, thus elevating mood through improved brain cell communication.
Monoamine oxidase is a type of enzyme that helps neurons fire throughout the body.
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