Category Archives: L-phenylalanine

Roughly 50 Essential Factors

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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L-Phenylalanine and DL-Phenylalanine: Differences

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Robert Barrington

L-phenylalanine is an essential amino acid required for the synthesis of proteins. In addition, L-phenylalanine is the substrate for the formation of the catecholamine neurotransmitters and hormones. The catecholamines are adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine, and in the brain they play … Continue reading →

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Aspartame and Glucose: Bad Combination?

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Although the dangers of aspartame are well known to the public, the scientific community appears reluctant to research the biochemistry and neurophysiology of the sweetener. The reason for this is quite simple. The food industry is very powerful and rich … Continue reading →

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Protein: Its Role as a Brain Food

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Amino acids are nitrogenous compounds required by the body to form proteins. Many people are aware that protein is an important structural component of the body. Protein makes a good construction material because it can be twisted and bonded to … Continue reading →

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Tyrosine Hydroxylase: The Obesity Connection

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Robert Barrington

  The catecholamines are a group of neurotransmitters that comprise of the chemicals dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline. They are synthesised and released by nerves of the adrenergic pathways. Adrenergic pathways activate the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system. Therefore … Continue reading →

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Aspartame Alters Brain Chemistry?

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Aspartame, also called L-aspartate-L-phenylalanine methyl ester, is an artificial sweetener used extensively in the food industry to replace sugar. The growth in demand for diet drinks initially fuelled increased consumption of aspartame amongst humans. However, more recently it has become … Continue reading →

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Aspartame, Serotonin and Rats

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Robert Barrington

The macronutrient composition of the diet is known to have a direct influence on the amino acid content of the blood. In turn the plasma amino acid levels are known to be able to alter brain chemistry by shifting the … Continue reading →

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