FTH D Phenylalanine is USP & Pure Grade L-Crystalline singular amino acids. Each capsule contains 500 mg. of D Phenylalanine. Endorphins are natural chemicals created in the body, which are involved in pain tolerance. D-Phenylalanine helps enhance endorphin Production. May be very beneficial in assist individuals suffering from chronic discomfort and pain.
WHAT IS D-PHENYLALANINE? D-Phenylalanine is the Dextrorotatory form of the amino acid, Phenylalanine. The L-forms (Levorotatory) of amino acids are ones that are bioavailable and are for protein synthesis and regulatory functions. They are like mirror images of one another, however, D-Phenylalanine is not absorbed into the body, but acts as an inhibiting agent to the enzymes that are responsible for the breakdown of endorphins, which control pain perception.
WHAT ARE ENDORPHINS? Endorphins (and enkephalins) are naturally occurring opiate-like peptides, which control pain perception and produce an analgesic effect. Their effects are only of a short duration because of metabolic enzymes, especially Carboxypeptidase A, which inhibit increased endorphin Production. D-Phenylalanine prohibits these enzymes, allowing increased endorphin Production, and prolonged and intensified analgesic affects.
HOW DOES D-PHENYLALANINE EFFECT PAIN? Low levels of endorphins have been noted in those suffering from chronic pain, and supplementation with D-Phenlyalanine helped to increase these levels. By prohibiting Carboxypeptidase A from preventing endorphin Production, the body can continue to increase its own natural pain tolerance mechanism. In studies with chronic pain patients, the pain threshold has been enhanced and prolonged. This has been effected with various chronic pain conditions, including back pain and Osteoarthritis.

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AND ACUPUNCTURE Pre-administration of D-Phenylalanine enhances the effects of acupuncture on back and other pain. Up to 2 grams 1 hour prior to acupuncture treatment may result in more pain relief and for longer periods of time.
DENTAL PAIN Two grams of D-Phenylalanine has been given 1 hour prior to dental extractions, increasing the pain threshold and for a prolonged period of time.
WHY NOT DLPA (A COMBINATION OF BOTH D-PHENYLALANINE AND L-PHENYLALANINE)? D- PHENYLALANINE is the form of Phenylalanine that effects endorphin Production. L-Phenylalanine has other functions in the body. Concentrations of the pure D-Phenylalanine will assist in pain tolerance to those needing this function. By combining the two, the concentration of the effective form of D-Phenylalanine would be less, and therefore more would be required to achieve results. In addition, L-Phenylalanine is not recommended for those with elevated blood pressure levels, diabetes or pregnant women, and would not be the best choice for mood enhancement, or pain relief. D-Phenylalanine is the recommended form of Phenylalanine for chronic pain control.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FTH D-Phenylalanine? The highest quality D-Phenylalanine is used. It is concentrated pure D-Phenylalanine, which assists in enabling increased endorphin Production. FTH D-PHENYLALANINE is a safe alternative to opiates for chronic pain management, and will not upset the stomach as many long term "over-the-counter" drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen. It may, however, be used to increase the effects of drugs, such as aspirin, so that a lower dosage of a drug would be necessary to achieve relief. No adverse side effects have been noted with D-Phenylalanine. UNITED STATES PHARMACOPIA (USP) The Federal Pure food and Drug Act of 1906 were the first to recognize the USP as the "official compendia" thereby giving official status to drugs and other substances set forth in that book. Since that time, the USP has evolved as the official reference book which sets the standards for the quality and purity of therapeutic agents used in medical practice. Consequently, the USP is utilized by the pharmaceutical industry and the FDA, while the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), which describes the uses of the therapeutic agents, is utilized by physicians. The USP provides assurance to the consumer, as well as those involved in manufacturing and processing, that the quality and purity of the raw materials utilized are of pharmaceutical grade. Consequently, the USP is guaranteeing a certain standard of excellence - a standard that FTH Nutraceuticals is making available to its customers. FTH Nutraceutical products are also EP and JP Grade. That means European and Japanese Pharmaceutical grade. The Result When you use FTH products you can be assured that the products contain the highest quality ingredients available anywhere in the world. Our vitamins, minerals and amino acids have been tested and analyzed in the most modern laboratories, using the latest testing equipment . Our Certificate of analysis for each element shows them to be minimum 99% pure with most at 99.6%.
Why F.T.H. and what exactly does USP mean?
Why F.T.H. is an easy question, FTH Nutraceuticals, Inc., is the first company to specify the use of pharmaceutical grade amino acids in their product line. We test our products to ensure our customers get the top quality products products they buy without the additives our competitors sell. You've heard a lot lately about USP PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE, particularly with reference to Vitamins, Mineral and Amino Acids but what does that really mean?
DIFFERENT GRADES There are basically three different grades of raw materials used in nutritional products. They are:
PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE - meets pharmaceutical standards (97.5%+) purity. FOOD GRADE - meets standards set for human consumption (lower quality with more fillers) FEED GRADE - meets standards set for animal consumption (lowest quality w/little or no regulation. Most vitamin companies sell this quality!) It's the old saying..."If something seems cheap in price, it's usually cheap in quality!" The difference between them is basically one of quality purity. In technical terms, no substance is 100% pure, for there are always other substances such as various minerals. The difference between the grades is basically one of how much of these other substances are present in the product. when a substance is labeled USP pharmaceutical grade, it is of the highest quality and purity. With respect to amino acids, there are several criterion by which pharmaceutical grade is judged. They must be in excess of 97.5% purity, have a uniform crystalline structure, and be white in color. The antioxidants in FTH products are all of the highest rating: Pure Grade. FTH Nutraceuticals is taking a giant step in the nutritional industry by providing only USP Pharmaceutical Grade pure vitamins, amino acids and minerals as-well-as ultra pure grade antioxidants. FTH Nutraceutical amino acids can be taken sublingually for those who prefer this method and would like this product diffuse into the blood through tissues under the tongue. With FTH Nutraceuticals you can count on the nutritional products we produce to provide the body with the ingredient amounts listed on the label and the vitamin buyer will utilize most if not all of the contents completely. We provide our nutritional products to physicians, hospitals and other health professionals in their management of patients nutritional recovery and now...our products are available in fine health food stores and markets everywhere in the supplement isles. FTH nutritional supplement products are formulated without animal by-products, making them a great addition for muscle toning or performance bodybuilding regiment or health supplement. Don't be fooled by our competitors who claim to have 100% pure products or only sell "the only" pharmaceutical grade products in the world.