It has mood enhancing chemicals
like phenylethylamine, tryptophan and serotonin.
Chocolate is known to increase neurotransmitters
like phenylethylamine (PEA), serotonin, and anandamide (the «bliss chemical») in the brain.
Despite having compounds
like phenylethylamine which can boost endorphin and serotonin levels, it's been found that there really is no relation between chocolate consumption and the improvement of libido or sexual performance.
Not exact matches
You'll feel really great about eating cacao nibs, due to the alkaloids theobromine,
phenylethylamine and anandamine, which boost your mood and can make you feel
like you're in love!
Oh, and dark chocolate contains
phenylethylamine, the same chemical your brain creates when you feel
like you're falling in love.
What we now know through research is that not only is your heart full of love, but your brain is flooded with feel - good neurochemicals
like dopamine and PEA (
phenylethylamine).