Phenylethylamine
A naturally occurring compound (PEA) and supplement that rapidly increases dopamine and related metabolites, producing quick boosts in energy, well-being, and motivation.
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How Phenylethylamine compares
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Alpha-GPC
Different focus
choline brain health supplement
Andrew stacks both together. PEA boosts energy and motivation fast; Alpha-GPC supports the stack.
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Andrew stacks both together. PEA boosts energy and motivation fast; Alpha-GPC supports the stack.
"Phenylethylamine increases dopamine and some metabolites related to dopamine in ways that really increase energy and feelings of well-being and motivation. My particular protocol, the one I use, is I'll take phenylethylamine at dosages o..."
Described as more fast-acting but more potent than tyrosine; stacked with tyrosine and/or alpha GPC
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L-tyrosine
Direct rival
dopamine precursor amino acid
Andrew uses phenylethylamine instead of L-tyrosine for dopamine, but notes it causes a crash.
1 creator
1 creator
Andrew uses phenylethylamine instead of L-tyrosine for dopamine, but notes it causes a crash.
"I rely on something else for dopamine augmentation, which is phenylethylamine, which is a little bit more short lasting."
Used instead of L-tyrosine due to crash
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"Phenylethylamine increases dopamine and some metabolites related to dopamine in ways that really increase energy and feelings of well-being and motivation. My particular protocol, the one I use, is I'll take phenylethylamine at dosages of about 30..."
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"I rely on something else for dopamine augmentation, which is phenylethylamine, which is a little bit more short lasting."
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