BulkSupplements Pure Phenylethylamine HCL (PEA) Powder (250 grams)
Phenylethylamine (PEA) HCL is what is known as a neuromodulator which means that it is able to control the hormones in the body, releasing more acetylcholine and dopamine, thereby stimulating the brain to feel certain moods, deal with stress, and focus on things. PEA is derived from L-phenylalanine through the process of decarboxylation.Phenylethylamine hydrochloride can be found in such food sources as chocolate, but unfortunately the body's natural metabolic process is too rapid for PEA HCL to actually be absorbed into the system correctly. Therefore food sources are not ideal for the purposes of supplementing PEA HCL.Low levels of PEA have been linked to conditions such as ADHD and clinical depression, while abnormally high levels of PEA have been linked to conditions like schizophrenia.This supplement is found in chocolate and releases endorphins and other hormones that help the brain feel better and elicit a generally more pleasant mood in the person that is taking the supplement. Not only is it able to cause a person to generally feel better, but it also increases blood sugar and blood pressure. This can be a positive effect for people with low blood pressure but a negative one for people with conditions such as diabetes where blood sugar must be monitored rigorously. Of course, PEA HCL has a very short lifespan lasting a mere 15 minutes, and this must be taken into account when supplementing.