Amino acid/Protein

D, L-Phenylalanine 500 mg

by Life Extension · Capsule

Supplement facts from the label of D, L-Phenylalanine 500 mg by Life Extension: DL-Phenylalanine 500 mg.

Label of D, L-Phenylalanine 500 mg, Life Extension
Label image: NIH DSLD · full label (PDF)
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container100
Most servings a day on the label1
TypeAmino acid/Protein
Barcode737870167112
Label recordDSLD 328411 · entered 2025-04-24

Supplement Facts

IngredientPer serving% DVUpper limit (adults)
DL-Phenylalanine500 mg——

Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.

On the label

For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free

Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function

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Precautions re: All Other: Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Directions: Take one (1) capsule daily on an empty stomach in the morning, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Best utilized if taken with the co-factors vitamins B6 and C.

Precautions re: All Other: Caution: May cause anxiety, high blood pressure, and headache. Do not use if you have phenylketonuria. Do not use phenylalanine or tyrosine if you have cancer or muscular dystrophy. Because phenylalanine can elevate blood pressure in hypertensives, consult your healthcare practitioner if you have hypertension. Insomnia may occur from overstimulation if taken too close to bedtime.

Precautions re: Children: Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other: Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.

This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.

Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).