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phenylethylamine

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phen·yl·eth·yl·a·mine  (fnl-th-l-mn, -lmn, fnl-)
n.
An amine, C8H11N, that has pharmacological properties similar to those of amphetamine, occurs naturally as a neurotransmitter in the brain, and is present in chocolate and oil of bitter almonds.


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Phenylethylamine is a natural stimulant that can be found in chocolate and is known to positively affect moods and provide a sense of well-being.
Probably the universal all time favourite food, chocolate, comprises of a natural drug known as phenylethylamine which is also produced by our brain and gives us that exhilarating feeling of being in love.
It's a known stimulant," Vriens said, referring to phenylethylamine.
 
 
 
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