d-Phenylalanine

Oral Uses

• General pain

  d-Phenylalanine is analgesic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates spasms and chronic pain. Take 0.5-2.5 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Back pain

  d-Phenylalanine is analgesic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates spasms and back pain. Take 1.5-2.0 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Depression

  d-Phenylalanine is an antidepressant; elevates mood; alleviates depression. Take 1.5-2.0 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• General musculoskeletal conditions

  d-Phenylalanine is analgesic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates spasms and musculoskeletal pain. Take 1.5-2.0 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Minor injuries

  d-Phenylalanine is analgesic and anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Take 1.5-2.0 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Muscle pain

  d-Phenylalanine is analgesic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates spasms and chronic pain. Take 1.5-2.0 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Parkinson's disease

  d-Phenylalanine improves motor control and tremors; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.5-2.0 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.
  Caution: Do not use d-phenylalanine with levodopa.

Oral Actions

• Action - Analgesic

  d-Phenylalanine is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take 1.5-2.0 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Action - Antispasmodic

  d-Phenylalanine is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 0.5-1.5 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided dose, between meals for many months.

• Action - Anti-inflammatory

  d-Phenylalanine is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 1-2 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Action - Dopamine precursor

  d-Phenylalanine is a dopamine precursor; increases brain dopamine level; promotes dopamine production. Take 1.5-2.0 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals for many months. Caution: Do not use d-phenylalanine with levodopa.

Recommended Dosage

Take 0.5-2.0 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

Do not use d-phenylalanine with levodopa. Do not use it if you are pregnant or nursing or if you have hypertension, hyperthyroidism, melanoma, phenylketonuria, schizophrenia, tardive dyskinesia or tremor. High doses may cause insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, arrhythmia and palpitation.

Available Forms

d-Phenylalanine is available in tablet and capsule form.