It depends on how much cocoa is in the chocolate,
This is phenylethylamine; I am not sure that the effect is serious.
Some chemicals found in chocolate include caffeine and phenylethylamine, which may leave you feeling happy. Chocolate also contains cannabinoids and theobromine.
phenylethylamine
Chocolate contains endorphins which release chemicals in the brain which make you feel happy! :) there is also a chemical in chocolate called phenylethylamine which is also known as the "love-chemical"
Phenethylamine or Phenylethylamine (PEA)
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Caffeine is one stimulant that is found in chocolate. Other stimulants in chocolate are sugar, phenylethylamine, anandamide, and theobromine. Stimulants are found in all chocolates including white chocolate, dark chocolate, and milk chocolate.
Yes, many -- (here are the main ones) 1. Anandamide: an endogenous cannabinoid found in the brain. Anandamide is a neurotransmitter that targets the same brain structures as THC, the active ingredient in cannabis.2. Theobromine: a stimulant frequently confused with caffeine. Theobromine affects humans similarly to caffeine, but on a much smaller scale.3. Phenylethylamine: earned the nickname 'chocolate amphetamine.' High levels of this neurotransmitter help promote feelings of attraction, excitement, giddiness and apprehension. Phenylethylamine works by stimulating the brain's pleasure centres and reaches peak levels during orgasm. Chocolate has the highest concentration in any food of phenylethylamine, which is the chemical produced in the brain when a person is in love.& if its MILK CHOCOLATE, heres another:4. Casomorphins: peptides, i.e., protein fragments, derived from the digestion of milk protein. The distinguishing characteristic of casomorphins is that they have an opioid effect.
Dogs can eat carob in moderation. Carob does not contain theobromine, caffeine, phenylethylamine or fromamide, the ingredients in chocolate that are toxic to dogs.
Phenylethylamine is thought to be the main one. It helps determine levels of some chemical messengers in the brain. Others are the stimulants caffeine and theobromine and chemicals which are thought to affect the brain in a similar way to cannabis.
Chocolate can affect your brain chemistry by triggering the release of neurotransmitters like serotonin and endorphins, which can improve mood and create feelings of pleasure and happiness. Additionally, chocolate contains compounds like phenylethylamine and theobromine, which can have stimulating and mood-enhancing effects on the brain.
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