Phenylethylamine


What is Phenylethylamine?

Phenylethylamine (PEA), is a is a natural monoamine alkaloid, and a trace amine. It is biosynthesized from the amino acid phenylalanine by enzymatic decarboxylation. [1]

Sources

In addition to mammals, phenethylamine is found in many other organisms and foods, such as chocolate, especially after microbial fermentation. [1]