Amino Acid of the Week: L-Phenylalanine
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Lucky V.Posted
Thu 06 Aug 2009 10:13pm
Lucky Blog continues to explain the importance of amino acids. This week we focus on L-Phenylalanine (LPA), one of the top selling amino acids on Lucky Vitamin.
L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid, which performs as an antidepressant and pain reliever with many therapeutic roles. Besides helping to control depression, it helps improve memory
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You Ask, I Answer: Phenylketoneuria/Phenylalanine
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Andy B.Posted
Wed 11 Feb 2009 2:43pm
Every time I pick up a pack of gum, I see a warning that says "phenylketoneurics: contains phenylalanine"
What IS phenylalanine and why would it need to have a warning... be really helpful
-- Leigh Simpson
Clarksboro, NJ
There is a genetic condition known as phenylketoneuria (PKU) in which people lack an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase
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Phenylalanine Derivatives
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nih.govPosted
Tue 15 Jun 2010 5:00pm
Description of Invention:
The present invention relates to novel phenylalanine derivatives, compositions and methods of using said derivatives to inhibit SH2 domain binding with a phosphoprotein. Additionally, the invention provides precursors suitable for preparing these phenylalanine derivatives.
The therapy and prophylaxis
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Tyrosine: The tyrosine is an aro ...
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NAFWAPosted
Mon 10 Nov 2008 4:40pm
Tyrosine: The tyrosine is an aromatic amino acid, which can absorb light. It is formed form phenylalanine by the reaction catalyzed by phenylalanine hydroxylase. The phenylalanine is essential amino acid but tyrosine is not, provided the diet contains adequate quantities of phenylalanine. The reaction is not reversible, so tyrosine cannot replace
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True Focus Amino Acids
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franklinbPosted
Wed 02 Feb 2011 1:49am
True Focus Amino Acids
90 vegi cap from NOW
Vitamin C (from Potassium Ascorbate) 36 mg 0.6
Serving Size 2 Vcaps® Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) 12 mg 6Servings Per Container 45 Potassium (from Potassium Ascorbate) 12 mg <1%L-Tyrosine (Free-Form) 800 mg †L-Phenylalanine (Free-Form) 300 mg †Taurine (Free-Form) 100 mg
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You Ask, I Answer: Essential Amino Acids
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Andy B.Posted
Tue 16 Mar 2010 10:01pm
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Phenylalanine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Valine
There are four “conditionally essential” amino acids:
Arginine
Cysteine
Histidine
Tyrosine
Some people erroneously... they are only essential for infants.
Tyrosine is produced from phenylalanine, an essential amino acid. People with phenylketoneuria (PKU) must strictly restrict their phenylalanineRead on »
Aspartame: Genesis and its Side Effects
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FitBuff BrandonPosted
Thu 03 Dec 2009 4:17am
as an ingredient in almost 6000 foods and beverages sold worldwide.
As for its composition, it is the methyl ester of the dipeptide of the natural amino acids L-aspartic acid and L-phenylalanine, and the reason for all this uproar is due to the fact that upon its intake, aspartame breaks down into natural residual components, including aspartic acid, phenylalanineRead on »
antioxidant and you
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heroteo heroteoPosted
Fri 16 Oct 2009 10:03pm
dietary intake comes from raw food sources (seeds, nuts, grains, raw milk for example).
INCLUDE FOODS WITH PHENYLALANINE: Since the amino acid L-phenylalanine may help alleviate.... Needed for nerve impulse transmission.
Amino Acids:
L-Tyrosine
Helps to regulate mood. Caution: Do not take this supplement if you take an MAO inhibitor drug.
LRead on »
Better Nutrition's amino acids guide
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JanPosted
Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:57pm
athletic
perforanmce and have wound-healing
properties.
L-Phenylalanine ; L-Phenylalanine has possible antidepres-
sant activity. It may also, when used... doses should be taken
in divided amounts.
L-Ornithine Take 500 mg-2 grams per day, before
bedtime and on an empty stomach.
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