L-Phenylalanine

What Is L-Phenylalanine?

L-Phenylalanine is an organic compound belonging to a class of alpha amino acids. It is an essential amino acid that plays an important role in protein synthesis and is involved in a variety of biochemical reactions.

L-Phenylalanine is one of the basic components of protein and participates in protein synthesis. It is mainly converted into tyrosine by phenylalanine hydroxylase action in the liver, which further participates in the synthesis of important neurotransmitters and hormones, and is involved in the body's sugar metabolism and fat metabolism.

Product Applications 

1. Promotes melanin synthesis: L-Phenylalanine can affect melanin synthesis by regulating tyrosinase activity.

2. Increase appetite: L-Phenylalanine can be used as a stimulant of the central nervous system, stimulate the appetite center, thereby increasing appetite.

3. Improve digestive function: Some substances produced by L-Phenylalanine metabolism in the body have the effect of promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis and secretion, which is conducive to the digestion and absorption of food.

​​​​​​​4. Improve your memory: Moderate intake of L-Phenylalanine boosts the production in the brain of dopamine, a neurotransmitter closely associated with memory formation.