Re: phenylalanine sensitivity

[Guest guest]

Have you ever tried tyrosine? (phenylalanine is a tyrosine precursor)

I experienced something similar taking tyrosine.. it was quite

stressful on my adrenals. I think my thyroid was stimulated by the

tyrosine. The clear head might be from thyroid stimulation or

increased dopamine.

>

> Hi all,

> I am wondering why I am so sensitive to phenylalanine, at least in

> pill form. My amino acids have been checked twice, and phenylalanine

> was low both times, while several of the other low amino acids

> improved over the 6 months between the 2 tests. So, my doctor gave me

> 500mg phenylalanine. The first night I took it, I had trouble sleeping

> and woke up much more easily than usual. The first 4 hours of the day,

> I had a very dull mood and did not feel like myself, although my mind

> was more clear than usual.

>

> Any idea why I might be sensitive to phenylalanine? I'm seeing my

> doctor tomorrow and will ask about a hair test. I think my insurance

> covers it.

>

[Guest guest]

Did you say you took it at night. If that wasn't a typo, then I hope

it wasn't your doctor who instructed you to do that (of course we all

make mistakes). Phenylalanine converts into tyrosine, dopamine,

norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine (adrenaline). The

best time to increase catecholamine neurotransmitters

(norepinephrine/epinephrine/dopamine) is upon rising. Phenylalanine

transport into the brain is best when consumed empty stomach, so I

usually have my clients (and myself) keep it next to their bed with

some water, knock it back upon awakening, then wait a minimum of 30 min

before having breakfast. Good luck.

>

> Hi all,

> I am wondering why I am so sensitive to phenylalanine, at least in

> pill form. My amino acids have been checked twice, and phenylalanine

> was low both times, while several of the other low amino acids

> improved over the 6 months between the 2 tests. So, my doctor gave me

> 500mg phenylalanine. The first night I took it, I had trouble sleeping

> and woke up much more easily than usual. The first 4 hours of the day,

> I had a very dull mood and did not feel like myself, although my mind

> was more clear than usual.

>

> Any idea why I might be sensitive to phenylalanine? I'm seeing my

> doctor tomorrow and will ask about a hair test. I think my insurance

> covers it.

>

[Guest guest]

Posted by: " Nance " anance@... usablegrad

Mon Jun 9, 2008 7:07 pm (PDT)

>Hi all,

>I am wondering why I am so sensitive to phenylalanine, at least in

pill form. My amino acids have been checked twice,

Blood or urine? Andy's assessment of the urine test is that it's not useful.

>and phenylalanine

was low both times, while several of the other low amino acids

improved over the 6 months between the 2 tests. So, my doctor gave me

500mg phenylalanine. The first night I took it, I had trouble sleeping

and woke up much more easily than usual.

Of course, it makes adrenaline!

>The first 4 hours of the day, I had a very dull mood and did not feel like

myself,

You were sleep deprived.

>although my mind was more clear than usual.

>Any idea why I might be sensitive to phenylalanine? I'm seeing my

doctor tomorrow and will ask about a hair test. I think my insurance

covers it.

Make sure he sends you the digital (pdf) version of the test, and make sure he

uses the DDI lab " Hair Essential Elements " (not " Toxic Elements " ). From this,

we could figure out if you need more adrenaline - though from the sound of

things, you don't.

Dave.