Essential Amino Acid - Phenylalanine

​Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the human organism and is then “essential” to supply it via your diet. Fun fact, this can also be called an indispensable amino acid. Same principle applies. 

Phenylalanine:

• A protein building block.
• Precursor (inactive substance converted to an active one) of Adrenaline and Dopamine.
• Can be converted into ketones (Ketogenic).
• Can be converted into glucose (Glucogenic).
• Too much of something is never good, so consult your doctor what the right amount should be.