Phenylethylamine (PEA) is a natural compound found in chocolate that promotes the release of endorphins and serotonin, which are neurotransmitters associated with feelings of pleasure and well-being.
Initial lust feeds off a torrent of testosterone and oestrogen. The ensuing infatuation phase relies upon an invigorating cocktail of neurotransmitters including adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, ...
and were attracted to a chemical cue known as PEA (2-phenylethylamine), according to the study. PEA is known to warn mammals and sea creatures of predators and its effectiveness may be increased ...