As an essential amino acid, phenylalanine is vital to the formation of proteins. This eMedTV page describes phenylalanine supplements in more detail, explaining the conditions they may help treat, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
The body uses phenylalanine for the building of proteins. Phenylalanine supplements, as this eMedTV Web page explains, are claimed to help with several different conditions. These phenylalanine benefits are discussed in detail in this article.
The only people who need to be concerned about the dangers of phenylalanine are those with PKU. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains why this is the case and why otherwise normal, healthy adults do not need to be worried about phenylalanine.
Because phenylalanine is often obtained from the diet, side effects typically don't occur. However, as this eMedTV resource explains, phenylalanine side effects could occur with supplements or in people with certain medical conditions.
There are claims that phenylalanine is effective for a wide range of conditions, from ADHD to arthritis. As this eMedTV segment explains, however, whether phenylalanine actually works to treat these conditions has yet to be determined.
Because not everyone should take phenylalanine, safety precautions are provided in this eMedTV article. This includes people who should not take phenylalanine supplements, as well as tips on finding a reputable supplement manufacturer.
While there is a recommended phenylalanine dosage when obtaining this important amino acid through food, as this eMedTV article explains, there are no dosing recommendations for supplements. This article explains why this is currently the case.
Taking some drugs in combination with phenylalanine could cause potentially negative interactions. This eMedTV segment lists the medicines that can lead to phenylalanine drug interactions and describes the problems that could occur as a result.
While a phenylalanine overdose is not likely to cause problems in normal, healthy adults, as this eMedTV page explains, it will cause problems in people with a specific medical condition. Possible treatment options for an overdose are also described.
This article on the eMedTV site provides a discussion on phenylalanine and pregnancy. While a normal dietary intake is safe for most pregnant women, this article explains why women with a certain medical condition will need to watch their intake.
This page of the eMedTV library takes a look at the issues surrounding phenylalanine and breastfeeding. It offers things to consider before trying these supplements and explains why it might be best to wait until after a child is weaned.
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