dl-Phenylalanine

Oral Uses

• Back pain

  dl-Phenylalanine is an analgesic; alleviates spasms and chronic pain. Take 0.5-2.0 g of dl-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Depression

  dl-Phenylalanine is an antidepressant; elevates mood; alleviates depression. Take 0.5-2.0 g of dl-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• General pain

  dl-Phenylalanine is an analgesic; alleviates chronic pain. Take 0.5-2.0 g of dl-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Leg cramps

  dl-Phenylalanine is an analgesic; alleviates leg cramps. Take 0.5-2.0 g of dl-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Alcohol withdrawal

  dl-Phenylalanine reduces withdrawal symptoms. Take 1-2 g of dl-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Anxiety

  dl-Phenylalanine is an antidepressant; elevates mood; alleviates depression and anxiety. Take 0.5-2.0 g of dl-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

• Bipolar disorder

  dl-Phenylalanine elevates mood; alleviates depression and other symptoms. Take 1-2 g of dl-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

Oral Actions

• Action - Analgesic

  dl-Phenylalanine is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take 0.5-2.0 g of dl-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Antidepressant

  dl-Phenylalanine is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 0.5-2.0 g of dl-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Aphrodisiac

  dl-Phenylalanine is an aphrodisiac; increases libido. Take 0.5-2.0 g of dl-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Appetite suppressant

  dl-Phenylalanine is an appetite suppressant; reduces appetite. Take 0.5-2.0 g of dl-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

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

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. 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

dl-Phenylalanine is available in tablet and capsule form.