what is it good for?
2006-12-29 20:49:12 · 8 answers · asked by louvina l 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Used in cough medications, it is a decongestant used to replace ephedrine due to a lower rate of side effects and less potential of abuse. Frequently used in combination with dextromethorphan, or the DM in Tussin meds, to relieve general discomfort related to the common cold. L-Phenylalanine is a mild stimulant that clears nasal passages.
2006-12-29 21:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's one of the essential amino acids that our bodies need to build proteins. It's found naturally in foods such as eggs, milk, bananas, and meat, but it's potentially harmful to have too much. You'll often see it listed on foods that contain the artificial sweetner aspartame. Too much and you'll be running to the toilet and it's also thought to be linked to ADHD and cancer.
2006-12-30 06:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by goulash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
goulash answer is correct. L-phenylalanine is good for depression too.
2007-01-02 05:42:40 · answer #3 · answered by REALLY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an essential amino acid which the body may use to convert to Tyrosine. It is used to elevate mood, decrease pain, aid in memory & learning, & suppress the appetite.
2006-12-30 06:52:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spelling test in a pub quiz.
2006-12-29 20:52:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A substitute for (pseudo) ephinephrin in making crystal meth?
2006-12-30 05:30:09 · answer #6 · answered by Phone E 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you don't know what it does you probably should worry about it
2007-01-01 10:49:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's an illegal drug for getting high.
2006-12-29 20:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by Annmaree 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋