Anilinopropionic acid what? Is phenylpropionic acid a hormone?

DL-Phenylalanine pictures Image: DL-phenylalanine structural formula Phenylaminopropionic acid is L-phenylaminopropionic acid, which is one of the eight essential amino acids in the human body. It is a white crystalline or crystalline powder solid at room temperature, sublimated under reduced pressure, soluble in water, and insoluble in methanol, ethanol, and ethyl ether. Phenylaminopropionic acid is used as a carrier to introduce molecules or genes of anti-cancer drugs into the cancer tumor area, which can not only inhibit the growth of cancer tumors, but also reduce the toxic and side effects of the original tumor drugs. L-phenylalanine is the main raw material for the production of a new type of health care sweetener aspartame. It has the characteristics of pure sweetness, high sweetness, rich nutrition, flavor and freshness. Its sweetness is 200 times that of sucrose, and its calorific value is less than 200%. It is the most ideal sweetener for people with hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. Phenylpropionic acid is often regarded as a chemical (hormone) that makes people love each other. When a man and a woman walk together, a hormone will be produced in the body. "Phenylpropionic acid" will increase the secretion, making us feel high and producing a feeling of joy. When the concentration continues to increase, the two people are affected by this hormone at the same time, and the feelings will become the strongest. This state and relationship can be defined as "love". From a scientific point of view, the above statement is wrong. In fact, the hormones with this "love factor" function should be phenethylamine, endorphins, etc., not phenylpropionic acid. The reason for this may be that their English is very similar. Phenethylamine and other substances are not only naturally synthesized and released by the human body, but also very rich in many foods, vegetables and fruits. Chocolate or chocolate-containing foods contain phenethylamine; in addition, there are lettuce, ginseng, walnut kernels, various fruits, wolfberry, dates, etc.