What is phenolalanine?

Answer 1

DL Phenylalanine is not a vitamin, it is an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. This amino acid, when taken as a supplement, can reduce pain, increase alertness, improve mood and may help Parkinson's disease. My source for this info is 'Prescription for Nutritional Healing" by Phyllis Balch.

Answer 2

Phenylalanine is a bulky hydrophobic amino acid, which can be incorporated into proteins like any other amino acid. It can also be converted to tyrosine which is a precursor of dopamine and adrenalin.

Answer 3

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that is important for protein synthesis in the body. It is found in many protein-rich foods such as meat, dairy, and legumes. Phenylalanine can also be found in artificial sweeteners and is a precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

Answer 4

Phenylalanine (abbreviated as Phe or F)[1] is an α-amino acid with the formula HO2CCH(NH2)CH2C6H5, which is found naturally in Cytoplasm.

Answer 5

The chemical formula of phenylalanine is C6H5CH2CH(NH2)COOH; phenylalanine is an essential aminoacid.