1 of 3 chemicals found in Aspartame, the other 2 being aspartic acid and methanol. High levels of phenylalanine in the blood can cause reduction to serotonin levels in the brain, which can cause a person to be short-tempered, bipolar, and even depressed and suicidal.
by Riccc James February 3, 2007
n. one of two amino acids found in the artificial sweetener aspartame. look on the back of any diet soda bottle.
by CPepe December 20, 2005