Phenylethylamine (PEA) is quickly becoming the new darling of dieting. This endogenous neuroamine improves mood very rapidly and is known as the Love Chemical. Due to it neuro-modulating actions it plays a pivotal role in the feed/reward mechanisms of dietary behavior. The administration of
PEA or its precursor L-phenylalanine may improve mood in especially when coupled with the MAO inhibition properties of a compound like Hordenine.