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Phenylalanine

Meaning

Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid, meaning it must be obtained through the diet, which serves as a crucial biochemical precursor for the synthesis of catecholamines, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. In the context of hormonal health and wellness, its availability is rate-limiting for the production of these key neurotransmitters and hormones that regulate mood, focus, and metabolic rate. It is central to the monoamine synthesis pathway.