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Phenylalanine and its Brain Connection
Im looking at how this chemical effects the brain. Especially how it can support the brain for some of us.
This chemical is used as an AS in many drink mixes. And while those that cannot metabilize this AS are to avoid it, Dr Amen suggests DL-phenylalanine for a specific brain issue.
Perhaps that is why my son is drawn to this drink mix, and mixes it at 4x the normal concentration.
Perhaps it makes him feel " better".
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Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid and the precursor of the amino acid tyrosine. Like tyrosine, phenylalanine is also a precursor for catecholamines including tyramine, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Catecholamines are neurotransmitters that act as adrenalin-like substances.
Phenylalanine | C9H11NO2 - PubChem
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Aspartame - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org › wiki › Aspartame
Aspartame is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener 200 times sweeter than sucrose, and is commonly used as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages. It is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide with the trade names, NutraSweet, Equal, and Canderel.
E number: E951 (glazing agents,...) EC Number: 245-261-3
CAS Number: 22839-47-0 Boiling point: Decomposes
Safety and health effects · Mechanism of action · History · Commercial uses
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I have used L-tyrosine as a dopamine booster--- which helps with the symptoms of ADD/ADHD.
If anyone one has any experience in this realm, please chime in.
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