DL-Phenylalanine - RN Labs

Summary

• DL-Phenylalanine provides the essential L-isomer and the rarer D-isomer 
• L-isomer is the precursor for tyrosine production
• Density: 1 ml (1 Scoop) equivalent to 400 mg (0.40 g/mL)
• Free from gluten, dairy, egg, yeast, soy, sugar
• Excipient free compound powder
• Scoop included
• Vegan friendly

Dosage

• For extemporaneous use only
• Common dosage range: 100 mg - 3 g daily; can be taken with or without food
• It is advisable to begin supplementation at the low end of the dose range, increasing if required
• May require stirring or ingredient combinations to assist solubility

Warnings

• Due to potentially impaired metabolism, caution supplementing in those taking MAOI medications
• May compete with L-Dopa medications for transport across the blood-brain-barrier (separate doses)
• DL-Phenylalanine has not been extensively tested for its effects during pregnancy
• Health practitioners may prefer to avoid its use during pregnancy or lactation, unless confident that its impact can be reasonably deemed to be safe or beneficial
• Practitioners should conduct ongoing research and take care to follow their practitioner association guidelines for appropriate administration of compounding ingredients
• Dietary supplements should not replace a balanced diet

Formula