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phenylethylamine

Noun

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phenylethylamine (plural phenylethylamines)

(chemistry) an aromatically substituted aliphatic amine, C6H5.C2H4NH2, which is a neurotransmitter in the brain; it has pharmacological properties similar to amphetamine

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Raw cacao (raw chocolate) is a source of Phenylethylamine (PEA) which is a natural alkaloid, it acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and is the chemical responsible for producing the feeling of love. Source: Internet

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