Sources of Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine is found in abundance in
curd, milk, cottage cheese, pulses and legumes, poultry, piyal seeds, groundnuts, pistachio nuts, almonds, leafy vegetables, and whole grains.
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Recommended Daily Allowance* Men 16 mg Women 16 mg Children 22 mg Infants 132 mg |
Deficiency Symptoms
Deficiency of phenylalanine can lead to a variety of symptoms including bloodshot eyes, cataract, and several behavioural changes, such as psychotic and schizophrenic behaviour.