L-Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, which means that it is essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. The body converts phenylalanine into tyrosine, another amino acid essential for making proteins, certain brain chemicals, and thyroid hormones.
Phenylalanine is a precursor to catecholamines.
Conversion path:
Phenylalanine > Epinephrine > Dopamine > Norepinephrine > Dopa
- helps support positive attitude (mood elevator)
- enhances learning and memory
- helps stop "carbo" cravings and curb appetite
- increases stamina and energy
Caution: Avoid taking L-phenylalanine or if you have cancer or PKU. These amino acids fuel certain cancer growths such as a melanoma. Phenylalanine supplementation may increase or normalize blood pressure. Insomnia from over stimulation may result if LP is taken too close to bedtime. Do not take with MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants.
Phenylalanine 60 Capsules $15.95
†These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Statements are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any disease.
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