Guest guest Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Aspartic acid is found primarily in sugar cane and molasses Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid. Inside the body, phenylalanine is converted into tyrosine, another amino acid. Tyrosine is then used to produce dopamine and norepinephrine, both neurotransmitters. All of these elements are important because of their relationship to the central nervous system. Phenylalanine is available in three chemical forms: L-phenylalanine, the natural form of phenylalanine found in proteins throughout the body; (2) D-phenylalanine, a mirror image of L-phenylalanine that is synthesized in a laboratory; and (3) DL-phenylalanine, a combination of the previous two forms. The body converts phenylalanine into tyrosine, another amino acid essential for making proteins, certain brain chemicals, and thyroid hormones. Symptoms of phenylalanine deficiency include confusion, lack of energy, decreased alertness, decreased memory, and diminished appetite. Phenylalanine is one of the essential amino acids found in proteins, but I am one of the believers that amino acids should be eaten in combination, not in isolated form. Nature provides amino acids in combination; only man isolates them for processing purposes. Phenylalanine is found naturally in foods such as eggs, milk, bananas, and meat. If you are PKU (Phenylketonuric) or sensitive to phenylalanine, you will react to the phenylalanine in aspartame. You may want to get a blood test to check for this condition. Over the past 20 years, humans have become more aware of PKU reactions because human beings began using isolated phenylalanine to the degree it is harmful to some individuals, many as aspartame side effects. My suggestion would be to research PKU and phenylalanine extensively. Phenylalanine can be very harmful to diabetics. Read all food labels and avoid anything with isolated amino acids. You want to buy products with at least eight amino acids in combination.Kathy <vanokat@...> wrote: So are these 2 ingredients not what is found in Aspertame? Aspartic Acid --Phenylalanine Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I don't know if Aspartic Acid is, but Phenylalanine is. Here's a link to the latter................. http://www.sweetpoison.com/phenylalanine.html Peace, love, laughter --- Kathy <vanokat@...> wrote: > > So are these 2 ingredients not what is found in > Aspertame? > Aspartic Acid --Phenylalanine __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Also, Blaylock's book, "Excitoxins", can be borrowed from public library. Also great site..... http://www.dorway.com/ carol <deuteronomy2929@...> wrote: I don't know if Aspartic Acid is, but Phenylalanineis. Here's a link to the latter.................http://www.sweetpoison.com/phenylalanine.htmlPeace, love, laughter--- Kathy wrote:> > So are these 2 ingredients not what is found in> Aspertame?> Aspartic Acid --Phenylalanine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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