Have you heard of PEA? This is our pick for most underrated supplement of 2024.

August 22, 2024 2 min read

What is Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)?

Palmitoylethanolamide or PEAfor short is a naturally occurring fatty acid amide that was shown in studies to play a critical role in reducing pain, inflammation, and supporting overall health. Here’s 6 summaries of 6 studies that we've found on the internet that highlight the benefits of PEA.

  1. Study 1 Conclusion- Effective Pain Relief without side effects
    In studies, PEA was shown to relieve pain as effectively as traditional painkillers, but with fewer side effects. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain or occasional discomfort, PEA may offer a safer alternative 1.

  2. Study 2 Conclusion- May reduces neuropathic pain
    Research suggests that PEA could be particularly beneficial in reducing neuropathic pain. It may provide a natural way to ease the discomfort that often accompanies diabetes, please seek medical advice and show the study to your clinician to determine whether this compound could benefit you 2.

  3. Study 3 Summary- A Potential Alternative to Ibuprofen for Migraine Relief?
    Studies indicate that PEA might be an effective alternative to ibuprofen, potentially helping to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks3.

  4. Study 4 Summary May Boost Brain Function and Memory PEA isn’t just for pain relief—it may also support cognitive health. Research suggests that PEA supplementation could enhance memory and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is essential for brain function4.

  5. Study 5 Summary -May Potentially assist against Colds, Flu etc The anti-inflammatory properties of PEA have been studied for their potential to extend to immune support, offering assitance against common illnesses like colds and flu.Are we going to say that PEA is going to cure these things?Absolutely not. But the data looks cool and promising, take a look!  5

  6. Study 6 Summary - May Help sleep issues Research suggests that PEA may assist with falling asleep more quickly and waking up feeling refreshed. It has been studied as a potential natural aid for improving sleep cycles without relying on pharmaceuticals6.

What doses were studied?
The doses used in studies ranged between 300 and 1200mg once per day.

Where do I get PEA?

PEA is a freely available supplement within Australia and is sold over the counter, ask at your local chemist or alternatively we sell the pure powder product.

Why Our PEA Supplement?

Any good PEA product will do, however ours contains 60 x 500mg servings for the low price of $39.95, other companies may often sell this amount of PEA for $60 to $120.

 

Footnotes

  1. PEA: A painkiller without side effects

  2. PEA reduces neuropathic pain in diabetes

  3. PEA as an alternative to ibuprofen for migraines

  4. PEA boosts BDNF and memory

  5. PEA protects against colds, flu, and possibly COVID-19

  6. PEA improves sleep quality


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