L-Phenylalanine 500 mg®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: NOW

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOff Market
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Net Contents

60 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 00130 6

Product Version

CODE 0130 V4

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.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

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Supplement Facts

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

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Phenylalanine500 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Gelatin

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily as needed, preferably between meals.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Caution: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: All Other

Persons with high blood pressure should consult a physician before using.

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

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

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

Please Recycle.

General Statements: All Other Content

L-Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that can be readily converted into the amino acid tyrosine. Because tyrosine is necessary for the synthesis of proteins and the production of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, phenylalanine is an extremely important nutrient that must be obtained through the diet or supplementation.*

General Statements: All Other Content

CAPSULE SIZE

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 0130 V4

General Statements: All Other Content

NERVOUS SYSTEM SUPPORT

General Statements: All Other Content

~ Supports Positive Mood* ~ Free-Form

Seals/Symbols

QUALITY GMP ASSURED

General Statements: All Other Content

Settling of powder may occur in the capsule, which is filled by weight without added fillers.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

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 2015-01-23. DSLD Label ID: 41357. 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.