Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Facts About Phenylalanine L-phenylalanine is an essential amino acid which can be converted to L-tyrosine by a complex biochemical process which takes place in the liver. L-tyrosine can be converted by neurons in the brain to dopamine and neropinphrine (noradrenaline), hormones which are depleted by stress, overwork and certain drugs. By replenishing norepinephrine in the brain, mental energy levels are enhanced, some forms of depression are alleviated, and a feeling of satiety often occurs. Because of the liver conversion necessary for L-phenylalanine to have these effects, L-tyrosine if often faster acting. In addition, the conversion step from L-tyrosine to norepinephrine may be enhanced if the cofactors (vitamins B6 and C) are included. Some of the norepinephrine will also be converted to epinephrine (adrenaline) in the brain's adrenal medulla by use of S-adenosylmenthionine (SAMe) as a methylaing agent. Since both norepinephrine and epinephrine can cause smooth muscle (arterial) contraction, care with blood pressure should be taken when supplementing L-phenylalanine or L-tyrosine. L-tyrosine is also a precursor of two thyroid hormones. D-phenylalanine is unique among amino acids because the D-form (normally not found in life) has biological activity, that is different from its L-stereoidomer. D-phenylalanine has been found to function as a pain reliever. D,L-phenylalanine is a 50/50 mixture of the two steroisomers. Excerpt from Phenylalanine/Tyrosine in The Directory of Life Extension Supplements, 2000, pg 43. NOVA Counselling & Healing Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 In a message dated 21/08/2006 17:45:57 GMT Daylight Time, artisticgroomer@... writes: WOW Sounds like some good S--t! LOL I would be cautious as it can raise heart rate and BP. Aside from that it may be a really good supplement to take when we are hypo. Yes I probably shouldn't take it...... couldn't resist i have been feeling so horrible and then I mentioned it in a post a couple of days ago and that reminded me that I still had some. Could be the reason I felt so much better on 2 grains! 2 grains PLUS DLPA x 3!!! So... Putting the DLPA to one side, what way should I proceed with the temps I am having, assuming the DLPA is the cause of the current 'high'. If you cannot get DLPA where you are, let me know and I can send some to you, as a 'thank you' for all your help. Mo NOVA Counselling & Healing Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 WOW Sounds like some good S--t! LOL I would be cautious as it can raise heart rate and BP. Aside from that it may be a really good supplement to take when we are hypo. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV My Ebay Jewelry Store http://stores.ebay.com/valeriescrystalcreations http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Is it just L-phenylalanine or does it have other things in it? Because I can get L-phenylalanine here. -- Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV My Ebay Jewelry Store http://stores.ebay.com/valeriescrystalcreations http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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