Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid. Once inside the body phenylalanine is converted to another amino acid tyrosine, which in turn is used to synthesize two key neurotransmitters that promote alertness.
Effective for:
- Depression
- Aid in memory and learning
- Suppress appetite
- Caffeine withdrawal
- Pain relief
- Vitiligo
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
Supplements:
- Phenylalanine is available in three forms- L-phenylalanine, D-phenylalanine and DL-phenylalanine. The L-phenylalanine is the natural form.
Recommended Dose:
- For depression, fatigue or pain 250-1000 mg before mealtime
- For appetite suppression 250-1000 mg before mealtime, if this does not work use equal amounts of tyrosine supplement.
Side effects and precautions:
- Phenylalanine is capable of raising the blood pressure or pulse rate and has to be taken under doctor's supervision.
- People with phenylketonuria, tardive dyskinesia, skin cancer and brain cancer (gliobastoma multiforme) should avoid taking phenylalanine completely.
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