Phenylethylamine
"Molecule of Love"
Phenylethylamine, or PEA, is a neurotransmitter
chemical in the brain that causes you to fall madly in love with
someone. It is a natural form of amphetamine that floods the regions of
the brain involved in sexual excitement. (hypothalamus, etc.)
It is the
fundamental chemical behind love at first-sight. Scientists still do
not know how sight can cause this response, or how it is processed
through our body and brain. Only thing that is known is that the
response causes a circulatory surge of PEA.
However,
the effects of PEA last only for about 6 months to 3 years into a
relationship.
Marriages don't
last on PEA alone.
As the PEA
high of passion recedes, couples will begin to see each other more
realistically, with the strengths and weaknesses that all human beings
have. The habits of relationship this person learned in his/her family
will now be revealed more and more.
PEA is also
the main ingredient of chocolate.
