1. What does PEA or Phenylethylamine mean?
Our brains make PEA, and you can also find it in a number of food sources. But what is phenylethylamine? PEA is a natural stimulant – you need it to function properly, and it also regulates your mood.[1] Your brain makes PEA from an amino acid called phenylalanine. So, the best way to increase your natural phenylethylamine levels is to eat food that is high in protein. However, phenylethylamine supplements provide an extra energy and mood-boost that people love![2] [caption id=""attachment_740"" align=""aligncenter"" width=""640""]2. What are Phenylethylamine's: side effects?
Phenylethylamine is a powerful stimulant. It produces effects of increased mood, focus, and energy. Like all stimulants, there is the risk of side effects that include headaches, anxiety, rapid heart rate and, at high doses, overstimulation.[3] If you’re on any other medication, it’s important to consult your physician before starting a phenylethylamine supplement regime. This is especially important if you are using MAOIs or SSRIs, for depression or anxiety.[4]3. Why is Phenylethylamine with the feeling of love?
People often call phenylethylamine the 'love-drug'. It is found in chocolate, which is why people often find chocolate to be a romantic, euphoric treat.[5] [caption id=""attachment_741"" align=""alignright"" width=""300""]4. What does Phenylethylamine consist of?
Phenylethylamine is an alkaloid - a special kind of chemical. It’s called a trace amine because of its structure and because it is found in trace quantities.[7] PEA is so powerful that we really don’t need much of it in our bodies to feel its effects. [caption id=""attachment_701"" align=""alignright"" width=""300""]5. Where is Phenylethylamine found in?
Phenylethylamine is found in a number of food sources. These include chocolates, cheese, and soy sauce. It’s also found in red wine. Whether there is actually enough PEA in these food sources to produce the benefits of a supplement is questionable. However, if you’ve ever felt the mood-boost after eating chocolate, it's likely that was the PEA working.6 Phenylethylamine is also found in our brains, where it is produced in response to exercise and to help with our daily energy and mood.[9]Conclusion
So, what is phenylethylamine? A wonderful and powerful substance found in a number of foods, that helps to produce a powerful energy and mood-boost. To really feel the benefits, we recommend taking a PEA supplement, rather than gorging on chocolate or red wine. Phenylethylamine is broken down rather quickly in our brains, so the effects are strong but short-lived. To lengthen the effects, we recommend taking phenylethylamine with hordenine.Medical Disclaimer
Not intended to treat, diagnose, or cure any disease or ailment. Please read and fully understand potential adverse effects before using this product. These statements have not been reviewed by the FDA and are not written by a medical professional. Please consult your doctor before using any supplements, especially if you have any medical conditions.
Tristan
B.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Researched & written by Tristan and verified by the Liftmode.com Research Team
