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Old 09-14-2017, 10:05 PM
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Yes, I actually saw that link when I was researching. (The Univ. of Maryland is local to me, and I turn to their website quite a bit.)

I'm not one to overreact to things, but difference in my back is just amazing...especially in the morning. I say this as I sit here feeling all the effects of my neuropathy still, which is unfortunate.

We'll see how long it lasts.

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Originally Posted by kiwi33 View Post
D-phenylalanine is the "mirror-image" of L-phenylalanine, which is the form found in proteins and foods. Your body can make L-phenylalanine but can not make D-phenylalanine.

There are couple of reports which suggest that D-phenylalanine may help with chronic pain. They have design flaws which mean that their conclusions are unreliable and no subsequent studies have been reported.

The information here may help you to decide about this Phenylalanine | University of Maryland Medical Center.
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