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Phenylethylamine
causes the brain to produce serotonin and thus make yo feel hapy. women are more suseptible to it than men hence why wonm may prefer chocolate to sex- chocolate often contains high amounts of this.
however stuff like orange squash, and other soft drinks, certain canned foods ofen also contain this. so whay does chocolate say to help you feel happy and balance out PMS depression if other foods have it too?is it just an excuse to eat chocolate?
however stuff like orange squash, and other soft drinks, certain canned foods ofen also contain this. so whay does chocolate say to help you feel happy and balance out PMS depression if other foods have it too?is it just an excuse to eat chocolate?
yes! so stop making annoying threads!
thanks 3!!i couldnt rep u cos it says im not allowedbut ppl notice:
Phenylethylamine works with dopamine in the brain to produce a mild antidepressant effect and anandamide alters brain chemistry to produce feelings of well being and calm.Chocolate contains chemicals that are known to affect the brain, including caffeine, theobromine, phenylethylamine and anandamide
Chocolate contains a natural 'love drug'. Tryptophan is a chemical that the brain uses to make a neurotransmitter called serotonin. High levels of serotonin can produce feelings of elation, even ecstasy - hence the name of the designer drug that also works by increasing serotonin levels.
Lust drug?
While tryptophan could be considered 'chocolate's ecstasy', another chemical called phenylethylamine has earned the nickname 'chocolate amphetamine.' High levels of this neurotransmitter help promote feelings of attraction, excitement, giddiness and apprehension.
Phenylethylamine works by stimulating the brain's pleasure centres and reaches peak levels during orgasm.
But many scientists are sceptical that chocolate could produce mood-altering effects in this way. Chemicals like tryptophan and phenylethylamine, which are also found in many other foodstuffs, are present in chocolate only in very small quantities.
so really its the other stuff in combinaion with phenylethylamine that makes chocs nice
Phenylethylamine works with dopamine in the brain to produce a mild antidepressant effect and anandamide alters brain chemistry to produce feelings of well being and calm.Chocolate contains chemicals that are known to affect the brain, including caffeine, theobromine, phenylethylamine and anandamide
Chocolate contains a natural 'love drug'. Tryptophan is a chemical that the brain uses to make a neurotransmitter called serotonin. High levels of serotonin can produce feelings of elation, even ecstasy - hence the name of the designer drug that also works by increasing serotonin levels.
Lust drug?
While tryptophan could be considered 'chocolate's ecstasy', another chemical called phenylethylamine has earned the nickname 'chocolate amphetamine.' High levels of this neurotransmitter help promote feelings of attraction, excitement, giddiness and apprehension.
Phenylethylamine works by stimulating the brain's pleasure centres and reaches peak levels during orgasm.
But many scientists are sceptical that chocolate could produce mood-altering effects in this way. Chemicals like tryptophan and phenylethylamine, which are also found in many other foodstuffs, are present in chocolate only in very small quantities.
so really its the other stuff in combinaion with phenylethylamine that makes chocs nice
magiccarpet
thanks 3!!i couldnt rep u cos it says im not allowedbut ppl notice:
Phenylethylamine works with dopamine in the brain to produce a mild antidepressant effect and anandamide alters brain chemistry to produce feelings of well being and calm.Chocolate contains chemicals that are known to affect the brain, including caffeine, theobromine, phenylethylamine and anandamide
Chocolate contains a natural 'love drug'. Tryptophan is a chemical that the brain uses to make a neurotransmitter called serotonin. High levels of serotonin can produce feelings of elation, even ecstasy - hence the name of the designer drug that also works by increasing serotonin levels.
Lust drug?
While tryptophan could be considered 'chocolate's ecstasy', another chemical called phenylethylamine has earned the nickname 'chocolate amphetamine.' High levels of this neurotransmitter help promote feelings of attraction, excitement, giddiness and apprehension.
Phenylethylamine works by stimulating the brain's pleasure centres and reaches peak levels during orgasm.
But many scientists are sceptical that chocolate could produce mood-altering effects in this way. Chemicals like tryptophan and phenylethylamine, which are also found in many other foodstuffs, are present in chocolate only in very small quantities.
so really its the other stuff in combinaion with phenylethylamine that makes chocs nice
Phenylethylamine works with dopamine in the brain to produce a mild antidepressant effect and anandamide alters brain chemistry to produce feelings of well being and calm.Chocolate contains chemicals that are known to affect the brain, including caffeine, theobromine, phenylethylamine and anandamide
Chocolate contains a natural 'love drug'. Tryptophan is a chemical that the brain uses to make a neurotransmitter called serotonin. High levels of serotonin can produce feelings of elation, even ecstasy - hence the name of the designer drug that also works by increasing serotonin levels.
Lust drug?
While tryptophan could be considered 'chocolate's ecstasy', another chemical called phenylethylamine has earned the nickname 'chocolate amphetamine.' High levels of this neurotransmitter help promote feelings of attraction, excitement, giddiness and apprehension.
Phenylethylamine works by stimulating the brain's pleasure centres and reaches peak levels during orgasm.
But many scientists are sceptical that chocolate could produce mood-altering effects in this way. Chemicals like tryptophan and phenylethylamine, which are also found in many other foodstuffs, are present in chocolate only in very small quantities.
so really its the other stuff in combinaion with phenylethylamine that makes chocs nice
Why are you trying to go all sciencey on chocolate?
Chocolate eaten in the UK (principly english chocolate which is very high in fats and sugar, and contains little cocoa) is not the same as those in these studies. The neg effects of english chocolate more than negates the pos ones described which require 70% plus cocoa extract.
The reasons is much more simple. Chocolate tastes good, our body rewards eating nice tasting stuff with a boost of seratonin - the brains little reward chemical as it were.
aha!!! this is the reason!!!
but what chocs do they use in the survey? if we lik the effects they say, is it like Thortons?
but what chocs do they use in the survey? if we lik the effects they say, is it like Thortons?
I've not touched chocalate for a month now, and I've got to say that I feel the best I have ever in my life.
My understanding is that phenethylamine is NOT psychoactive. Phenylalanine is the amino acid which is metabolised to phenethylamine, which is then the precursor to some neurotransmitters - but NOT serotonin, which is formed from tryptamine, from the amino acid tryptophan. I cant see that increased consumption of these amino acids would lead to increased neurotransmitter production, unless one was initially deficient in them maybe.
Sweetened foods are a source of phenethylamine because phenylalanine is a metabolite of the artificial sweetener aspartame. Some people are intolerant to PEA apparently, so a warning is given.
Amphetamines, extacy, mescaline, are common examples of chems that are phenethylamines. Tryptamines include psilocin, LSD and DMT
--Joe
Sweetened foods are a source of phenethylamine because phenylalanine is a metabolite of the artificial sweetener aspartame. Some people are intolerant to PEA apparently, so a warning is given.
Amphetamines, extacy, mescaline, are common examples of chems that are phenethylamines. Tryptamines include psilocin, LSD and DMT
--Joe
magiccarpet
but what chocs do they use in the survey? if we lik the effects they say, is it like Thortons?
but what chocs do they use in the survey? if we lik the effects they say, is it like Thortons?
It'd probably be like the stuff that says on the pack "80% cocoa" or whatever. I bought some for my psychology teacher because he loves the high percentage stuff... And I got that from France. I've not seen much of it in the UK...
Ooh I drink litres and litres of orange squash every day!
Fleff
It'd probably be like the stuff that says on the pack "80% cocoa" or whatever. I bought some for my psychology teacher because he loves the high percentage stuff... And I got that from France. I've not seen much of it in the UK...
You can get it, its made by Lindtt I think. But you could just stick to the Bourneville by Cadbury's!
the main researches conducted on chocolate these days are mainly on the health benefits of flavanoids in cocao, which has been showing very positve results in lowering the chance of coronary heart diseases & improving blood vessel functions. however, chocolate also contains a huge amount of calories, so nutritionists still recommend people to go for low calories food, ie. broccoli, which are also rich in flavanoids. Besides, the manufacture of chocolate probably contributes to huge losses of the substance itself, and adding in the icky trans-fatty acids, which raise LDL (bad cholesterol) and lowers HDL (good cholesterol).
And the irony - these researches are mostly funded by companies like MARS.
now...who wants a bite of dark chocolate?! 
And the irony - these researches are mostly funded by companies like MARS.
now...who wants a bite of dark chocolate?! 
I can draw you phenylethylamine. Yup.
xx_ambellina_xx
I can draw you phenylethylamine. Yup.
mehhh...my chem 6 mock is tomorrow...
eurasianfeline
mehhh...my chem 6 mock is tomorrow...
*shudders*
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