MAOI diet
MAOI diet
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor diet. A diet that is low in tyramine and thus not likely to cause adverse reactions (e.g., hypertensive crisis), in patients who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors.Foods to be avoided
Aged cheese; aged or cured meats (e.g., air-dried sausage); any potentially spoilt meat, poultry or fish; broad bean pods (e.g., fava beans); concentrated yeast extract (e.g., Marmite); sauerkraut; soy sauce and soy bean condiments, including tofu; pizzas made in specialty restaurants (pizza-chain pizzas are OK); and draught beer.
Foods allowed in moderation
Wine and domestic bottled or canned beer are considered safe when consumed in moderation.