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.

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.