It is an amino acid, found in L-phenylalanine proteins, being one of the essential amino acids for humans, present in many psychoactive substances. The body cannot synthesize it on its own, therefore, it must be provided to the body with a variety of food intake, rich in amino acids such as dairy, meat and fish. The abbreviation is Phe and it is found in some vitamin or sweetener complexes, its most important property and function is to keep the brain active; with chemical messages through neurotransmitters, thus helping learning and memory. It is an amino acid that remains in human blood for life.
It maintains the endorphin at a high level, thus helping the good mood in the body, when eating foods with Phenylalanine alleviates the symptoms of depression and Alzheimer's. It comes in three forms, L-phenylalanine, which is found in food and protein supplements; D-Phenylalanine, is used to relieve pain and in down moods such as depression and DL-Phenylalanine, which is a 50% mixture of both, thus helping to avoid paralysis of hormonesof endorphins and some brain enzymes. In the formation of collagen in the body, its presence is essential to achieve connective tissue in optimal conditions for the skin. The lack of this amino acid in the human body leads to ailments such as: pain, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle aches, dysmenorrhea, back and lumbar pain.
Its intake can be achieved through gym protein supplements, artificial sweeteners, of animal origin such as: chickens, pork, lamb, beef, fish such as salmon, hake, cod, eggs and dairy products. In vegetables such as legumes, including beans, beans, soybeans, tofus, watercress, and in nuts such as peanuts, in their different derivatives such as peanut butter, almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts. Cereals such as rice, barley, oats, wheat, bread, and flour. A rich diet helps even a high daily intake of phenylalanine in the body.
