L-Phenylalanine 500 mg®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: NOW

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOn Market
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Net Contents

120 Veg Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Veg Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

120

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 00132 0

Product Version

CODE 0132CA V7

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

5Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegan, Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule(s) · 1–3 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Phenylalanine500 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Hypromellose

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)KosherGluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily as needed, preferably between meals.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Children

Caution: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition [e.g. high blood pressure or phenylketonuria (PKU)].

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: Allergies

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that is necessary for the synthesis of proteins. Because L-Phenylalanine can be readily converted into the amino acid tyrosine, which forms part of the structure of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, it is important for the maintenance of a healthy nervous system.

Formulation re: Other

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Formulation re: Other

Nervous System Support Free-Form

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Non-GMO

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Settling of powder may occur in the capsule, which is filled by weight without added fillers.

Formulation re: Other

Made in Canada with globally sourced ingredients. Settling of powder may occur in the capsule, which is filled by weight without added fillers.

Formula re: Kosher

Triangle K (Kosher)

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Amino Acids Family owned since 1968.

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED Triangle K (Kosher)

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

NOW FOODS

395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA

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Research & Studies

  • Risk Assessment of" Other Substances"–L-phenylalanine and DL-phenylalanine

    L Frøyland, M Haugen, K Holvik, M Løvik… - European Journal of …, 2020 - hal.science

    … are ingredients in food supplements sold in Norway. NFSA … L-phenylalanine and DL-phenylalanine in food supplements: … adverse health effects related to intake of L-phenylalanine and …

    20202 citations
  • Phenylalanine ammonia lyase, enzyme substitution therapy for phenylketonuria, where are we now?

    CN Sarkissian, A Gámez - Molecular genetics and metabolism, 2005 - Elsevier

    … The treatment regimen today is not much different. The diet … regulation of dietary l-phenylalanine intake to <500 mg/day, … Large neutral amino acid supplementation to compete with …

    2005153 citations
  • Subchronic tolerance trials of graded oral supplementation with phenylalanine or serine in healthy adults

    N Miura, H Matsumoto, L Cynober, PJ Stover, R Elango… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com

    … in healthy male adults allow the authors to propose the highest tested dose (12 g/day) as a subchronic clinical NOAEL for both supplemental phenylalanine and supplemental serine. …

    202116 citations
  • Role of phenylalanine and its metabolites in health and neurological disorders

    M Akram, M Daniyal, A Ali, R Zainab… - … and Role in …, 2020 - books.google.com

    … Phenylalanine is a component of food sources and also derived through supplementation. In … L-phenylalanine in combination with UVA exposure or application of L-phenylalanine in …

    202070 citations
  • Protein Substitutes in PKU; Their Historical Evolution.

    A Daly, S Evans, A Pinto, C Ashmore… - …, 2021 - search.ebscohost.com

    … benefits of improved bone and gut health, nitrogen retention, and … was crude and limited but now precision manufacturing has … phenylpyruvic excretion, with L phenylalanine leading to a …

    202172 citations
  • The effect of various doses of phenylalanine supplementation on blood phenylalanine and tyrosine concentrations in tyrosinemia type 1 patients

    WG van Ginkel, HE van Reemst, NS Kienstra, A Daly… - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com

    … mg and 100 mg of L-phenylalanine were prepared by the pharmacy in the University Medical … concentrations while receiving 40 mg/kg/day phenylalanine supplementation, whereas all …

    201921 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2024-06-20. DSLD Label ID: 314453. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.