Phenylalanine

You may have heard of it or seen warnings on the packaging of some products, such as "it contains a source of phenylalanine." But do you know what phenylalanine is exactly and what is it for?

It is an essential amino acid for our body, which cannot be missing from our diet because it contributes to secreting hormones that participate in various processes, such as pain, mood and wakefulness control. Do you want to know the properties of phenylalanine?

Properties of phenylalanine

Phenylalanine is one of the ten essential amino acids for the functioning of the human body and therefore it is important to maintain adequate levels in the body.

Through a chemical process, it is transformed into different hormones and other substances that have beneficial effects for the human body, such as controlling the sensation of pain, improving mood and increasing our alertness. For this reason, phenylalanine dietary supplements are sometimes prescribed to treat back pain, muscle aches, or some disorders such as arthritis or migraines.

Phenylalanine contraindications

Being an essential amino acid, our body cannot generate phenylalanine on its own and we need to obtain it from food. Some foods that contain phenylalanine are meat, fish, eggs, dairy, asparagus, lentils, or peanuts. It is also found in low calorie sweeteners like aspartame.

Besides, you can take phenylalanine through the dietary supplements that you will find in Naturitas, whether in capsules, tablets or tablets. However, keep in mind that you should not exceed the recommended daily dose, because taking phenylalanine in excess has side effects, especially if you suffer from metabolic disorders. That is the reason that the labeling of some foods warns that they contain phenylalanine.