Doctor's Best D-Phenylalanine, 500mg - 60 vcaps
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What is Doctor's Best D-Phenylalanine?
Doctor's Best D-phenylalanine is a non-protein amino acid related to the essential amino acid L-phenylalanine. D- and L-phenylalanine are structural mirror images of each other. D-phenylalanine is reported to inhibit an enzyme (enkephalinase) that degrades enkephalins, which are naturally occurring substances in the body that belong to the class of compounds known as "endorphins." D-phenylalanine slows the action of the enzymes carboxypeptidase A, endorphinase and enkephalinase that degrade endorphins. Endorphins are neurotransmitters your body releases that bind to specialized receptors that trigger two actions. This process blocks the neurotransmitters that cause you to experience pain. It also makes your brain release more of the neurotransmitter dopamine. D-phenylalanine has twice the endorphinase inhibitory effect of D, L-phenylalanine. Slowing down this endorphin-reducing mechanism may help diminish pain.
What is In
| Amount Per Serving |
%RI* | |
|---|---|---|
| D-phenylalanine | 500 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients: D-phenylalanine
Recommended use: Take 1 or 2 capsules daily, between meals, or as recommended by a nutritionally informed physician.
Warnings: Phenylalanine supplements should not be taken by individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU) children, pregnant or lactating women, peolpe with high blood pressure and anyone taking anti-psychotic medications or MAO inhibitors. Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Vegan. Store in a cool dry place.