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Can you eat yogurt while on Maoi? The definitive guide to tyramine and dairy on an MAOI diet

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According to numerous medical sources, a strict low-tyramine diet is necessary for individuals taking Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) to prevent a dangerous hypertensive crisis. This creates confusion around many fermented foods, leading many people to ask: **Can you eat yogurt while on Maoi?** The reassuring truth is that fresh yogurt is generally safe, while heavily fermented or aged dairy products must be avoided.