L-Phenylalanine

L-Phenylalanine is a naturally occurring amino acid. It is commonly called L-phenylalanine or simply phenylalanine.

It is a derivative of phenylalanine, one of the 20 standard amino acids commonly found in proteins. It is an essential amino acid which means it cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained through diet.

It can find it in cheese, chicken, red meat, fish, and dairy products. It is a precursor of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine, epinephrine, and tyrosine. It is part of the chemical reaction that produces melanin from phenylalanine.

Its popularity stems from its mood-enhancing effects, which can be attributed to its ability to elevate levels of these neurotransmitters. It is also known as Phe.

L-Phenylalanine is found in many dietary supplements used by athletes to increase the body's naturally occurring proteins.

L-Phenylalanine is converted into L-Tyrosine, which then converts into L-DOPA, which in turn is converted into dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

These are all molecules that are used by the body to produce proteins. Athletes are often recommended L-Phenylalanine to increase their body's natural level of these essential proteins. It works by the exact mechanism of the other drugs available for medical use.

It is used to treat different mood-related disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), depression, schizophrenic symptoms, migraine, fibromyalgia, 등. It is also used to treat depression, lethargy, chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder, obesity, and alcoholism.