A Happy Guide To Phenylethylamine (PEA)
Most of us can’t help but be happy when indulging our sweet tooth with our favorite chocolate bar. But the taste alone may not be what is behind that rush of joy we get from this tasty treat. Instead, it’s likely that you have phenylethylamine to thank for those feelings.
What is Phenylethylamine?
Phenylethylamine (PEA) is a naturally occurring chemical that is commonly known as a “feel-good” chemical. This is because it is a natural stimulant that is able to easily pass through the blood-brain barrier. The blood-brain barrier is made up of capillaries, brain cells, and a permeable membrane that all work together to regulate what substances can and cannot move from your blood to your brain. This “structure” is responsible for making sure that important nutrients are let through to nourish your brain while harmful toxins and pathogens are kept away from it.
PEA is a small molecule that works to have a big impact on positive emotions like love, mental clarity, and peace. Classified as an excitatory neurotransmitter, PEA has the amazing ability to boost the production and amplify the activity of other neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which are known to contribute to feelings of wellbeing and happiness.
This small molecule can do a lot more than amplify the activity of neurotransmitters though–it can also help regulate the activity of transmitters. Essentially, this means that PEA can help ensure that transmitters are neither over-excited nor under-stimulated. This helps to keep the entire system in balance so it is operating safely and efficiently, which results in a number of benefits, such as:
- Boosts Your Mood: PEA helps to increase serotonin and dopamine levels in your brain, which promotes feelings like happiness and contentment.
- Promotes Emotions Like Love: PEA is popularly known as “the love molecule”. A part of your brain known as the ventral tegmental region has cells that work to synthesize dopamine. This is then transmitted all over your body especially when someone is “in love.”
- Increased Focus: This is another area where PEA’s ability to boost the production of dopamine takes center stage. Dopamine is known to help regulate attention; therefore, an increase in dopamine production can help improve things like focus, alertness, and energy.
- Improved Mental Activity: In addition to improving focus and alertness, dopamine can also help improve mental performance by increasing productivity and motivation.
The human body has the ability to synthesize PEA from an amino acid called phenylalanine, which can be found in a variety of foods. For example, chocolate and other cocoa-based foods are known to be rich in this amino acid. Other foods that have high levels of phenylalanine include meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, beans, lentils, and seeds.
In addition to those food sources, large amounts of phenylethylamine can also be found in Aphanizomenon flos aquae (AFA). Also known as organic Wild Microalgae®, AFA is a rare type of blue-green algae that has an impressive nutritional profile. In addition to significant amounts of PEA, organic Wild Microalgae also contains all 20 standard amino acids, 13 different vitamins, over 60 trace minerals, essential fatty acids, and vital antioxidants. With the ability to supply your body with so many nutrients, organic Wild Microalgae is truly Mother Nature’s most perfect superfood.
Give Your Brain A Boost With Mind
Providing your body with enough PEA through your diet can do wonders to help elevate your mood, pleasure, and mental acuity. While your body can synthesize this “feel-good” chemical from certain foods, it’s important to note that your body needs approximately 500mg up to three times per day, which is more than the average person obtains from their diet alone. Here at New Earth, we understand how important PEA is to both your mental and physical health, which is why we created Mind.
Mind is our exclusive AFA supplement that has been specifically crafted to help you nourish your brain by maximizing the amount of PEA and other vital nutrients that cross the blood-brain barrier. How do we do this? By using our exclusive solvent-free process to remove the cell wall, which makes all those nutrients more easily available to your brain!
The best part? You can put it to the test risk-free with our 90-day money-back guarantee.
At New Earth we are on a mission to positively impact the health of every body and soul we come in contact with. We specialize in producing third-party certified, organic whole food supplements including a variety of probiotics, and digestive support. Our supplements feature a rare, yet highly nutritious superfood, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA). Also known as organic Wild Microalgae®, AFA is a unique type of microalgae that is available in many forms including tablets, capsules, and powders all designed to help you on your journey to holistic wellness. The best part? We offer a 90-day money-back risk-free guarantee on all of our products. Visit our website to learn more.
