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phenylethylamine

/ ËŒfiËnaɪlˌɛθɪlˌəˈmiËn; ËŒfÉ›nɪl- /

noun

  1. an amine that occurs naturally as a neurotransmitter in the brain, has properties similar to those of amphetamine, is an antidepressant, and is found in chocolate. Formula: C 8 H 11 N
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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"It also contains phenylethylamine, which can act as a mood elevator."

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"Cheese also contains an amino acid called phenylethylamine that can cause euphoric effects," notes KamTalebi, CEO of The Butcher's Tale restaurant in Minneapolis.

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A leading scientist affiliated with the Mars candy company, Dr. Catherine Kwik-Uribe, told the publication the compounds anandamide and phenylethylamine exist in amounts too small in cacao to directly influence mood.

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They are synthetic psychedelics in the phenylethylamine class.

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Take chocolate: There is some science behind the treat’s seductive powers, in that cocoa boosts serotonin levels and contains phenylethylamine, both of which are associated with arousal and stimulation.

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