You have been asked to explain to a patient that while on MAOI therapy she must avoid foods that contain tyramine.The patient does not know what foods to avoid.You summarize the list of foods to avoid as:

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One of the main disadvantages of MAO inhibitor therapy is the dietary restrictions. Many foods contain a substance known as tyramine, which causes the release of norepinephrine from storage granules. Foods that normally contain tyramine include wine, beer, herring, and certain cheeses.

You Have Been Asked to Explain to a Patient That