Phenylethylamine, often referred to as PEA, is a naturally occurring chemical compound, specifically beta-phenylethylamine. It is found in various foods, notably chocolate, and is known to increase synaptic levels of dopamine. The speaker personally uses PEA as a focus and work aid for intense bouts of mental work, typically taking 500 milligrams. He describes its effect as a sharp but very transient increase in dopamine, lasting about 30 to 45 minutes, and finds it to be more regulated and even than L-Tyrosine in his system.
Now there is one compound that you are all familiar with and you've probably actually taken without realizing it that increases dopamine and that's something called PA for phenyl ethylamine. technically beta phenylthylamine. PA is found in various foods. Chocolate just happens to be one in enriched in PA and can increase synaptic levels of dopamine.
""The speaker introduces Phenylethylamine (PEA) as a compound that increases dopamine, found in foods like chocolate, and details his personal use of it as a supplement for enhancing focus during intense mental work. He provides specific dosage information and compares its effects to other dopamine-boosting compounds."