SAFE
DL-Phenylalanine
DLPA (D- and L-phenylalanine racemate)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Amino Acids & Proteins
PubMed Studies
4
About
Racemic mixture of L- and D-phenylalanine. D-phenylalanine inhibits enkephalin-degrading enzymes (pain pathway). Used for chronic pain and depression.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU): ABSOLUTELY CONTRAINDICATED. MAO interaction (same as L-phenylalanine). See Phase 1 L-phenylalanine/DLPA entry for full profile.
🏷️ Other Names
DLPA (D- and L-phenylalanine racemate)