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D-phenylalanine

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D-phenylalanine (dēˑ-fē·n·laˈ·l·nēn),
n the isomeric form of the amino acid phenylalanine, some-times used to treat depression. Contraindicated in large doses for those taking antipsychotic medications or those with PKU. Also called
DL-phenylalanine.
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Phenylalanine comes in two forms which are mirror images of each other L-phenylalanine which has a nutritional value, and D-phenylalanine which has pain killing and depression alleviating value which is attributed to its ability to block the breakdown of enkephalins, the brains natural pain killer neurotransmitter.
DLPA the Bodies Mood Elevating and Pain Relieving Amino Acid by Darrell Miller / Health care industry community
Enhanced pain relief has been discovered when D-phenylalanine is used in conjunction with prescribed pain killers.
Does DL-Phenylalanine Help with Pain Relief? by Darrell Miller / Food/cooking/nutrition community
D-Phenylalanine is the synthetic form produced in a laboratory environment.
Are You Feeling Down? Take Phenylalanine for Energy by Kurt Hartman / Health care industry community
 
 
 
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