FTH Nutraceuticals  D-PHENYLALANINE

FTH D-Phenylalanine

is the Dextrorotatory form of the amino acid, Phenylalanine. The Levorotatory forms (L-) of amino acids are ones that are bioavailable and are for protein synthesis and regulatory functions. They are like mirror images of one another.

D-Phenylalanine is NOT absorbed into the body, but is available to act as an inhibiting agent to the enzymes that are responsible for the breakdown of endorphins, which control pain perception.

WHAT ARE ENDORPHINS? Endorphins (and enkephalins) are naturally occurring opiate-like peptides, which control pain perception and produce an analgesic effect. Their effects are only of a short duration because of metabolic enzymes.

D-Phenylalanine inhibits these enzymes, allowing increased endorphin Production, and prolonged and intensified analgesic affects.

HOW DOES D-PHENYLALANINE EFFECT PAIN? Low levels of endorphins have been noted in those suffering from chronic pain, and supplementation with D-Phenylalanine helped to increase these levels.  D-Phenylalanine is the recommended form of Phenylalanine for chronic pain control.  

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FTH D-Phenylalanine? The highest quality D-Phenylalanine is used as concentrated pure D-Phenylalanine, which assists in enabling increased endorphin Production.

FTH D-PHENYLALANINE is a safe alternative to opiates for chronic pain management, and will not upset the stomach as many long term "over-the-counter" drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen. It may, however, be used to increase the effects of drugs, such as aspirin, so that a lower dosage of a drug would be necessary to achieve relief.

No adverse side effects have been noted with D-Phenylalanine.