amino-acidEVIDENCECUSOTC
PEA (Phenylethylamine)
aka PEA · Beta-phenylethylamine
Trace neurotransmitter found in chocolate. Acute euphoric / focusing effect but very short-acting due to MAO degradation.
Dose range100–500mg
Half-life0.2h
Onset—min
Safety3/5low evidence base
Mechanism of action
Releases dopamine and norepinephrine. Rapidly degraded by MAO-B (half-life ~5-10 min). Often paired with hordenine (mild MAOI).
Benefits
Acute mood / focus elevation
EVIDENCECAnecdotal + animal studies.
Side effects
- Anxiety / overstimulationcommonmoderate
- BP elevationcommonmoderate
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