Tyrosine improves cognitive performance and reduces blood pressure in cadets after one week of a combat training course

@article{Deijen1999TyrosineIC,
  title={Tyrosine improves cognitive performance and reduces blood pressure in cadets after one week of a combat training course},
  author={Jan Berend Deijen and Cornelis J. E. Wientjes and Huub F. Vullinghs and Petronella A. Cloin and J. J. Langefeld},
  journal={Brain Research Bulletin},
  year={1999},
  volume={48},
  pages={203-209}
}
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