MAO inhibitors and Chinese food

MAO inhibitors that are non-selective and irrerversible (tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, and phenelzine) require careful avoidance of foods containing signifcant amounts of tyramine. But, for several reasons, information about exactly which foods to avoid can be confusing. Chinese food is a cuisine that is incredibly popular around the world, so let’s look at it from the viewpoint…