ABC - DEF - GHI - JKL - MNO - PQRS - TUV - WXYZ Phenylalanine
Similar term(s): Phenyl-L-alanine, Phe.
Definition:
Found in proteins, phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that we absorb
from the protein we eat. Humans require phenylalanine for protein metabolism and
children also require it for growth. Phenylalanine is converted into tyrosine in
the body. Tyrosine is involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters.
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Related words: Amino acid(s) - Metabolism To read about this term in context: GreenFacts Digest on Aspartame:
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