Solgar® DLPA 500 mg (DL-Phenylalanine) vegetable capsules feature DLPA: a combination of the natural (L form) and mirror image (D form) of Phenylalanine. Amino acids are fundamental components of proteins that help activate numerous bodily processes. Some are deemed "essential" due to the body's inability to generate them, so they must be obtained through diet or supplements. Foods offering increased amino acid intake include meat, beans, cheese and eggs.
Solgar DLPA 500mg may support the creation of hormones like endorphins and enkephalins by blocking enkephalinase, and also promote adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine production, promoting positive energy and motivation. This formulation provides free form DLPA for enhanced absorption.
- One of Solgar's premium-quality amino acids
- Essential amino acid
- Easy absorbable vegetable capsule
- Free form DL-Phenylalanine
- Supports the production of feel good hormones
- Supports positive energy levels, mood and motivation
- Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher
Each vegetable capsule contains:
DL-Phenylalanine (Free Form) (providing D-Phenylalanine and L-Phenylalanine) - 500 mg
Other Ingredients: Vegetable Capsule Shell (hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose), Anti-caking Agents (Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide), Bulking Agent (Hydroxypropyl cellulose)
Taken one to two vegetable capsules daily, preferably at meal times or as directed by a healthcare practitioner
Keep out of reach of children. Caution. DL-Phenylalanine is contraindicated for people with phenylketonuria and during pregnancy or breast feeding. People with high blood pressure should take DLPA only after meals. Some people become overly excited or jittery after taking DLPA. However, ingestion on a full stomach seems to overcome this.
DLPA 500mg contains DL-phenylalanine, which gives you both forms of the amino acid, D-phenylalanine and L-phenylalanine. L-phenylalanine is used by the body to make other amino acids and neurotransmitter related compounds, while D-phenylalanine is commonly discussed in formulas aimed at comfort and mood support.
This makes DLPA different from plain L-phenylalanine. The product is chosen when you want the combined profile of both forms in one capsule. Before buying, the useful thing to know is that DLPA 500mg is a focused amino acid supplement rather than a broad mood or energy formula with lots of added herbs.
What does DLPA 500mg contain? It contains 500 mg of DL-phenylalanine, providing both D- and L-phenylalanine.
Why are both forms included in DLPA? The L form is involved in normal neurotransmitter production, while the D form is often discussed for comfort support. Using both gives you the combined DLPA profile.
What is DLPA commonly used for? DLPA is commonly used in supplement routines focused on mood, mental drive and general comfort support.