Compound Monograph
Phenethylamine
A trace-amine neuromodulator (the parent of the phenethylamine class) present in small amounts in cacao. It stimulates dopamine and noradrenaline release, though dietary amounts are largely broken down before reaching the brain.
Classification
Phenethylamine is one of the amines & protoalkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.
Where Does It Come From? (2)
Phenethylamine is one of the amines & protoalkaloids, found in Bitter orange and Cacao.
Bitter orange Cacao Theobroma cacao