My Drug of Choice..
PEA is commonly referred to as the "love molecule" in the world of science. It works as a neurotransmitter to release endorphins that encourage a feel good cocktail to flow through your brain.
Have you meet anyone new and intriguing lately? Butterflies in the belly, sweaty palms, can't sleep, can't concentrate, not really sure what to say next? This is when your brain is producing PEA which in turn triggers monoamines. Monoamines are the brain chemicals that excite us and make us feel happy. Dopamine, norepihephrine and serotin can be a very addictive and they play a strong role in this part of a new romance.
Chocolate has long been associated with love and romance. It is Cupid's candy. We give chocolate as a gift to our lover on Valentines Day. PEA compound is found in chocolate and it is believed to be a positive mood enhancer. It is thought that chocolate essentially mimics the brain chemistry of someone falling in love. PEA is also found in strawberries, oh how I love chocolate covered strawberries!
It is believed that exercise increases the natural levels of PEA. Studies have shown that PEA is responsible for "runners high." It is that feeling you get after a good work out when you push your body just a little further than you normally do, oh so addictive. In March of 2008 The New York Times reported "Often, those who said they experienced an intense euphoria reported that it came after an endurance event." Hmmm...
My name is Miss MatchMaker and I am a chocoholic who just got home from the gym and caught myself thinking about a boy while eating a strawberry lol...we all are naturally addicted to PEA!
How do you get your fix?
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