Phenylalanine in diet soda: Is it harmful?
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that serves as building blocks of protein. It is usually found in protein rich food such cheese, poultry, milk, fish, nuts, seeds and red meat. Diet foods that have aspartame such as diet soda may also contain phenylalanine. Naturally occurring phenylalanine are easily digested by the body. Studies also show that synthetic form of phenylalanine is also well tolerated by the human body.
