Natural Home Cures Freeze Dried Nopal Powder Capsules (Prickly Pear) Contains Phenylalanine (Essential Amino Acid)
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Our Natural Home Cures Freeze Dried Nopal Powder Capsules (Prickly Pear) contain phenylalanine which is used to synthesize several neurotransmitters. It is also interesting to note that the amino acid tyrosine, considered non-essential, is manufactured within the body using Phenylalanine, an essential amino acid(1*).
Phenylalanine has been linked to improvement in cases of depression(2*). This amino acid plays an essential role in cognitive processes and may help to enhance alertness, memory, and overall cognitive function(3*).
Phenylalanine may also contribute to alleviating the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)(4*). A lack of phenylalanine in the body can lead to arthritis, chronic back and dental pain, depression, menstrual cramps, migraines, Obesity, Parkinson’s Disease, and schizophrenia(5*), (6*), (7*).
If you have been diagnosed with PKU (Phenylketonuria) check your intake of Phenylalanine.
Sources of Phenylalanine
Cheese, Meat, and our Natural Home Cures Freeze Dried Nopal Powder Capsules (Prickly Pear).
Source References
(1) Wikipedia: Phenylalanine
(2) WebMD: Phenylalanine
(3) Mayo Clinic: Diet Soda Has Phenylalanine - Is It Bad For Your Health?
(4) University of Maryland: Phenylalanine
(5) ChemSpider: Phenylalanine
(6) Chemical Book: Phenylalanine
(7) About.com-Chemistry: Phenylalanine