Is D-phenylalanine synthetic? A Definitive Answer on its Amino Acid Origin
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While the L-form of phenylalanine is a natural essential amino acid found in protein-rich foods, its mirror image, D-phenylalanine, is synthetic and produced in a laboratory. This lab-created enantiomer possesses distinct pharmacological properties and functions compared to its dietary counterpart, which is essential for protein synthesis.
