Does L-Phenylalanine help with mood?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 56% of 9 people who reported on L-Phenylalanine for mood say it improved. 22% noticed no change and 22% say it got worse.
Mood: what users report
56%better9 reports · few reports
5 better2 no change2 worse
What people say about L-Phenylalanine and mood
“I'm not gonna take phenylalanine ever again. I've noticed so many bad symptoms because of it, i thought i just wasn't dosing it right.”
“Now I take l-phenylalanine twice a day (500mg) for ADHD and feel great.”
“I've been taken 2g l-phenylalanine...after upping to 2g, I've been on point! I managed a 11 hour stretch at the library”
“The latter had a subtle affect on my mood but I liked it.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong9 meta-analyses · 45 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. See all research on L-Phenylalanine.
Side effects people mention
drowsiness 2anxiety 1depression 1
What else is L-Phenylalanine used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count