PEA is naturally produced in the body and is partly responsible for people having feelings of happiness. It quickens the pulse, increases blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and stimulates the central nervous system.

The body releases PEA when it is exercised. For people in love, the release of PEA is caused by the mind. Because PEA affects the areas of the brain responsible for rational thinking, in some cases, love really is blind.

In contrast, people who suffer from depression often have low PEA levels. Perhaps they should eat chocolate more often. It naturally contains PEA. Although, this actually varies very widely and depends on the recipe. However, chocolate often has the psychological affect of making you believe you feel a little happier with each piece you eat. Perhaps it is because we are all secretly in love with chocolate…

Find out more about why chocolate makes you happy in our article Chocolate makes you happy.