Posted by Larry Hoover on December 6, 2002, at 18:19:55
In reply to Re: More on phenylalanine/tyrosine PTSD » Larry Hoover, posted by pelorojo on December 6, 2002, at 17:09:03
> It's strange ... if I put tyrosine or phenylalanine along with the word 'cancer' in google, it comes up with pages of warnings about how phenylalanine and tyrosine contribute to melanin production and therefore melanoma. A cursory review, however, does not reveal the ultimate source of this warning. *shrug*
If, and *only* if, you already have melanoma, should dietary restriction of tyrosine and phenylalanine be a consideration, as both are raw materials for the cancer cells. They do not cause cancer. In fact, not having enough makes you more vulnerable to melanoma.
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