D,L-Phenylalanine Capsules 500 Mg - 100 Vegetarian Capsules - Life Extension

Description D,L-Phenylalanine Capsules 500 Mg - 100 Vegetarian Capsules - Life Extension

Supplement Facts Serving Size:  1 capsule Servings Per Container: 100 servings
	Amount Per Serving	%Daily Value
D,L-phenylalanine	500 mg	†
Other Ingredients Rice powder, modified cellulose (vegetarian capsule), magnesium stearate (vegetable source), silicon dioxide. The black pepper fruit extract used in this product is BioPerine, a patented standardized extract containing 95% piperine from Sabinsa Corp. Non-GMO and gluten free Contains nothing other than listed ingredients
†Daily Value not established.

L-phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that cannot be naturally manufactured by your body. It needs to be acquired via external sources and then converted within your body through several steps. It begins in the liver, where it is converted to L-tyrosine. The process continues in the brain and adrenal glands, where L-tyrosine can be converted to dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine (adrenaline hormone).  Norepinephrine, for example, enhances mental energy levels that often induce a feeling of contentment. The conversion step from L-tyrosine to norepinephrine may be enhanced if the co-factors (vitamins B6 and C) are included.

Cells in the adrenal medulla synthesise and secrete norepinephrine and epinephrine. Because norepinephrine and epinephrine can cause smooth muscle (arterial) contraction, supplementing with L-phenylalanine is not recommended for individuals prone to high blood pressure. D,L-phenylalanine is a 50/50 mixture of the stereoisomers D-phenylalanine and L- phenylalanine.

Recommended dosage

Suggested daily intake is one (1) capsule before breakfast or as recommended by a medical practitioner. For maximum benefits, it is best if this product is taken in combination with vitamins B6 and C.