My Experience with Phenylethylamine (PEA)

[Surive123]

PRODUCT INFORMATION



Phenylethylamine
Fast-Acting Mood and Focus Enhancer

500 mg, 60 caps
Dietary Supplement
Picture stolen from MsFit Chef

I will be posting my daily reactions and thoughts regarding this product in this thread.

Their Website:
http://www.cognitivenutrition.com/

BB.com Store:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/uniq/pea.html

[Squat2Grow]

AWESOME! I am subbed in!

If you have any questions feel free to fire away

[Surive123]

Day 1

Setting:
-2 hours after a meal
-Took pre-workout with a caffeinated supplement

I've read many many good things with PEA so I wanted to make sure that I wasn't having any placebo effects.

I feel as though I felt it 10-15 minutes after taking it. I DID feel a slight "buzz" kind of numbness of the head. I DID feel a little bit more focused.

I had a kick ass workout...shattered my PR's. This appears to be the trend lately with my training, but I can assure you it felt as though PEA helped.

I felt as though it wore off half-way through the workout, but I was just so gosh darn jolly that I hit some new PR's that it left me happy the rest of the day.

So far. Good stuff

AWESOME! I am subbed in!

If you have any questions feel free to fire away

Damn man. Look at you! Posted within the same MINUTE! Somebody is doing a great job with their newfound position

[CognitiveNutrition]

Day 1

Setting:
-2 hours after a meal
-Took pre-workout with a caffeinated supplement

I've read many many good things with PEA so I wanted to make sure that I wasn't having any placebo effects.

I feel as though I felt it 10-15 minutes after taking it. I DID feel a slight "buzz" kind of numbness of the head. I DID feel a little bit more focused.

I had a kick ass workout...shattered my PR's. This appears to be the trend lately with my training, but I can assure you it felt as though PEA helped.

I felt as though it wore off half-way through the workout, but I was just so gosh darn jolly that I hit some new PR's that it left me happy the rest of the day.

So far. Good stuff



Damn man. Look at you! Posted within the same MINUTE! Somebody is doing a great job with their newfound position

Log off to a great start!

You passed the first test and may increase to 2 caps (or 1 followed by 1 15 mins later) if you so desire.

[Surive123]

Log off to a great start!

You passed the first test and may increase to 2 caps (or 1 followed by 1 15 mins later) if you so desire.

I also have bulk tyrosine and caffeine. I plan on using these interchangeably with PEA.

[Squat2Grow]

I also have bulk tyrosine and caffeine. I plan on using these interchangeably with PEA.

those should both be great when stacked with PEA, you should love the results

As you know I have used L-Dopa which is what your bulk tyrosine will convert it into it and have seen great results when stacked with PEA, so you should do great. If you don't see much or want an enhanced effect with the tyrosine then possibly consider trying L-Dopa once you run out of the bulk tyrosine.

[PaC-mAn8]

Anotha log?

You be everywhere these days.

[Surive123]

those should both be great when stacked with PEA, you should love the results

As you know I have used L-Dopa which is what your bulk tyrosine will convert it into it and have seen great results when stacked with PEA, so you should do great. If you don't see much or want an enhanced effect with the tyrosine then possibly consider trying L-Dopa once you run out of the bulk tyrosine.

I will be looking forward to it

Anotha log?

You be everywhere these days.

I have had only one other log?

Day 2

Setting:
-1 pill (500mg) then 10-15 minutes later I took another.
-Right after waking up, 1.5 hours before having a meal

I felt the slight buzz/numbness feeling of the head but I didn't feel anything else. I am still looking forward to that "clear headed" feeling that other users have made mention of.


I just took another dose 8 hours later:
1 pill, then another 10-15 minutes later

I feel a little numbness again but that is pretty much it


Funny thing...I gave one pill to my brother. He acted really tired all of a sudden, but since then, he has become more alert. He is acting like he is drunk....lol. Laughing and making the most random **** up and laughing about it.

Currently, he is playing the piano in the air...lmao...then mimicking my keyboard strokes while adding his own verbal version of what it sounds like.


*click clack click click ect..*

[powerhouse101]

I also have bulk tyrosine and caffeine. I plan on using these interchangeably with PEA.

great stuff. nice to see how these reviews turn out

[CognitiveNutrition]

I will be looking forward to it

I have had only one other log?

Day 2

Setting:
-1 pill (500mg) then 10-15 minutes later I took another.
-Right after waking up, 1.5 hours before having a meal

I felt the slight buzz/numbness feeling of the head but I didn't feel anything else. I am still looking forward to that "clear headed" feeling that other users have made mention of.


I just took another dose 8 hours later:
1 pill, then another 10-15 minutes later

I feel a little numbness again but that is pretty much it


Funny thing...I gave one pill to my brother. He acted really tired all of a sudden, but since then, he has become more alert. He is acting like he is drunk....lol. Laughing and making the most random **** up and laughing about it.

Currently, he is playing the piano in the air...lmao...then mimicking my keyboard strokes while adding his own verbal version of what it sounds like.


*click clack click click ect..*

Oh you got the 500 mg caps. Try 2 caps followed by 1 15 mins later. That should be nice.

[Surive123]

great stuff. nice to see how these reviews turn out

thanks for popping in!

Oh you got the 500 mg caps. Try 2 caps followed by 1 15 mins later. That should be nice.

How many grams should we limit per day?

For fun, could I try out a few more caps?

I wanna REALLY feel this thing.

[CognitiveNutrition]

thanks for popping in!

How many grams should we limit per day?

For fun, could I try out a few more caps?

I wanna REALLY feel this thing.

Well everyone has their own natural limit. Work up your dose slowly day by day until you feel the cons outweighting the pros. I think 3-4 grams may be a good limit.

You will feel it...

[Surive123]

What are the possible Cons?

[Squat2Grow]

What are the possible Cons?

Survive, check out this post that I made when someone asked a similar question: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...1&postcount=38

Although IMO there would be a difference from doing it over a smaller period say like 5 hours than splitting it up a whole day, but generally 3-4g would be a nice limit to set for yourself. A lot of it has to do with the user and how they react to it. Slowly build up and you should be fine.

Any more questions feel free to ask

[Surive123]

Survive, check out this post that I made when someone asked a similar question: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...1&postcount=38

Although IMO there would be a difference from doing it over a smaller period say like 5 hours than splitting it up a whole day, but generally 3-4g would be a nice limit to set for yourself. A lot of it has to do with the user and how they react to it. Slowly build up and you should be fine.

Any more questions feel free to ask

Excellent.


I think I will experiment tonight.

[Squat2Grow]

Excellent.


I think I will experiment tonight.

AWESOME! Good luck, be safe What I would do is tell a few people what you are going to be taking so that they don't flip out if your face turns red, you keep laughing uncontrollably, etc lol

make sure to fill us in on your results tomorrow

[CognitiveNutrition]

What are the possible Cons?

Possible (mostly seen in higher doses) cons:

Being over stimulated
Sweating
Increase heart rate and/or blood pressure
Feeling buzzed
Perception change too intense
Signs of red flush (probably due to a niacin like vasodilation/vasoconstriction)

Effects normally last for a short time (minutes) if that.

[Surive123]

Last night -


I ended up taking 2 (1 gram) then 10-15 minutes later another 2 (1 gram).

I didn't feel anything for 25-30 minutes then it all of a sudden *BAM*

I felt intoxicated and I felt good. Felt happy. This lasted for about 5-8 minutes (intoxication aspect)

I noticed that you need social interaction to fuel the effects. I called a few people up and just started talking talking talking...lol. I felt good.

I did get the clear headed aspect quickly as well.

The effects honestly lasted for what I felt to be quite short lived though.


I am planning on taking 2 caps followed by another 10 minutes later now. I shall report back later today.

[Squat2Grow]

Awesome, I'm glad you had so much fun with pea

Yup I also feel like the more interaction you have or the more active you are determines some of the effects. Another thing I like to do is listen to music while taking it, it increases the intensity for me.

Well if you took your caps right after you made that post then you should be feeling the effects right about now... hope you are having fun and feeling good!!!

[kingjameskjf]

Log looking good bro! I saw that squats was on this and knew that you had good support---he's good peeps! I was wondering about the focus aspect. Would it also help me to study? I have a problem really hunkering down and focusing, actually really concentration on school work because it's so dry and boring, but I know I need to. Think this might be a possible side help? I wouldn't take PEA just for that obviously, just wondering though. Also wondering because you also said that it had an intoxicating effect which I also read in squats log. Wouldn't that actually detract from the focus or does aspect not last too long?

Sub'd and good luck!

[Squat2Grow]

Log looking good bro! I saw that squats was on this and knew that you had good support---he's good peeps! I was wondering about the focus aspect. Would it also help me to study? I have a problem really hunkering down and focusing, actually really concentration on school work because it's so dry and boring, but I know I need to. Think this might be a possible side help? I wouldn't take PEA just for that obviously, just wondering though. Also wondering because you also said that it had an intoxicating effect which I also read in squats log. Wouldn't that actually detract from the focus or does aspect not last too long?

Sub'd and good luck!

You are too nice bro (no homo) thanks again!

It would help you to study and will increase your focus. However this is going to be dose dependent. The reason why he felt an intoxicating effect is because of his high dose. For concentration purposes I'd try out 750-1000mg all at once and see how that works.... you may get a very slight brain buzz with it but it wouldn't last too long and that dose should help drastically increase focus. Actually even when I took a 2g dose while in history class I had the slight intoxicating effect but somehow everything that was being talked about in classed seemed 100x more interesting to me.

It may be a matter of playing around with your doses, but again generally 750mg-1,000mg will do the trick for increased focus and studying. And then you can go with a more recreational dose after you are done studying and you get back the test with a nice A at the top!

[Surive123]

Awesome, I'm glad you had so much fun with pea

Yup I also feel like the more interaction you have or the more active you are determines some of the effects. Another thing I like to do is listen to music while taking it, it increases the intensity for me.

Well if you took your caps right after you made that post then you should be feeling the effects right about now... hope you are having fun and feeling good!!!

I just popped in the other cap

Log looking good bro! I saw that squats was on this and knew that you had good support---he's good peeps! I was wondering about the focus aspect. Would it also help me to study? I have a problem really hunkering down and focusing, actually really concentration on school work because it's so dry and boring, but I know I need to. Think this might be a possible side help? I wouldn't take PEA just for that obviously, just wondering though. Also wondering because you also said that it had an intoxicating effect which I also read in squats log. Wouldn't that actually detract from the focus or does aspect not last too long?

Sub'd and good luck!

Thanks for subbing! I will do my best to honestly display my reaction to PEA.

I only feel the intoxication aspect when going and having the "overdose". 2 grams +. For me, it lasts only a few minutes. You are then just left being in a good mood...and the more you are surrounded by positive people...the more you will react to it. It isn't a supplement where you can just pop a few then go in your room and be in your own little world. It is more of a social thing.

For me, the focus aspect that I receive from PEA is derived from the head numbness. It kind of makes me want to focus in on something. My head is just numbing, looking for something to focus on.

The best way to describe this focus aspect is that it would be good for busy work and getting things done, but I am unsure yet to how well it would work with studying. I have yet to try it with that.

I also feel as though PEA could favor aggression. I think I could definitely use this as a tool with working out.



I am still finding my niche with this supplement. I was still experimenting with dosages etc...

1.5g feels good. I think it just kinda helped me write all of this

[Surive123]

oo, after reading what I wrote I found another way to describe PEA and with how I have been feeling over the last few doses.

For me, I feel like it helps with focus...but not necessarily mental alertness. I do not feel quicker (mentally), but I do feel as though what I am focused on sounds more interesting (kind of what squat2grow said)

[kingjameskjf]

You are too nice bro (no homo) thanks again!

It would help you to study and will increase your focus. However this is going to be dose dependent. The reason why he felt an intoxicating effect is because of his high dose. For concentration purposes I'd try out 750-1000mg all at once and see how that works.... you may get a very slight brain buzz with it but it wouldn't last too long and that dose should help drastically increase focus. Actually even when I took a 2g dose while in history class I had the slight intoxicating effect but somehow everything that was being talked about in classed seemed 100x more interesting to me.

It may be a matter of playing around with your doses, but again generally 750mg-1,000mg will do the trick for increased focus and studying. And then you can go with a more recreational dose after you are done studying and you get back the test with a nice A at the top!

Thanks for the help squats and also, thanks for the post on my ZMA log. Not many people looking at it

I'm going to have to give PEA a try!

I just popped in the other cap


Thanks for subbing! I will do my best to honestly display my reaction to PEA.

I only feel the intoxication aspect when going and having the "overdose". 2 grams +. For me, it lasts only a few minutes. You are then just left being in a good mood...and the more you are surrounded by positive people...the more you will react to it. It isn't a supplement where you can just pop a few then go in your room and be in your own little world. It is more of a social thing.

For me, the focus aspect that I receive from PEA is derived from the head numbness. It kind of makes me want to focus in on something. My head is just numbing, looking for something to focus on.

The best way to describe this focus aspect is that it would be good for busy work and getting things done, but I am unsure yet to how well it would work with studying. I have yet to try it with that.

I also feel as though PEA could favor aggression. I think I could definitely use this as a tool with working out.



I am still finding my niche with this supplement. I was still experimenting with dosages etc...

1.5g feels good. I think it just kinda helped me write all of this

Thanks for the response. So you think it would work well as a pre-workout stim and added to the stim? I usually don't even take a stim, but if I do, I like to use SP250.

[Surive123]

Thanks for the help squats and also, thanks for the post on my ZMA log. Not many people looking at it

I'm going to have to give PEA a try!

For how inexpensive it is. It is definitely worth a try.

Thanks for the response. So you think it would work well as a pre-workout stim and added to the stim? I usually don't even take a stim, but if I do, I like to use SP250.

For sure. I have added it to my pre-workout the last couple of days and I liked it

[Squat2Grow]

Thanks for the help squats and also, thanks for the post on my ZMA log. Not many people looking at it

I'm going to have to give PEA a try!

Thanks for the response. So you think it would work well as a pre-workout stim and added to the stim? I usually don't even take a stim, but if I do, I like to use SP250.

You are welcome and about your ZMA log

Awesome that you are going to give PEA a try, it really should blow you away!!

I have used it pre-workout before and it really helps focusing in on going in and lifting everything haha another thing is that it pairs up really well with stimulants such as SP250. They will have a synergistic effect when taken together in my experience.

When you get your PEA you'll just have to play around with doses and dosing timing. I can help you more when you get your bottle, but some of it will also just depend on how your body reacts to it and the levels of MAO-b in your system (the stuff responsible for the breakdown of PEA and other things in your body such as dopamine)

[Squat2Grow]

oo, after reading what I wrote I found another way to describe PEA and with how I have been feeling over the last few doses.

For me, I feel like it helps with focus...but not necessarily mental alertness. I do not feel quicker (mentally), but I do feel as though what I am focused on sounds more interesting (kind of what squat2grow said)

Yeah for me I just don't want to have the brain numb too much when trying to study heh

[kingjameskjf]

For how inexpensive it is. It is definitely worth a try.



For sure. I have added it to my pre-workout the last couple of days and I liked it

Awesome bro and freakin quick response! I'll probably order some soon and try it out. I might even log it too just because I like getting other people's input and helping them out too. There's too many crappy logs/info out there and I like to give accurate info like yours. Do you happen to know of any deals going on for PEA!?

[Squat2Grow]

Awesome bro and freakin quick response! I'll probably order some soon and try it out. I might even log it too just because I like getting other people's input and helping them out too. There's too many crappy logs/info out there and I like to give accurate info like yours. Do you happen to know of any deals going on for PEA!?

BB.com is offering the 500mg version 60caps for $11.99 and we have the 750mg version 60caps on the CN site for $15.74 with a FURTHER 20% discount on top of that when using coupon code "Economic Sale"

[kingjameskjf]

That's a pretty good deal bro.

OP and Squats, thanks for your help, I'll rep both on recharge (I lost my rep bet last night )