Palmitoylethanolamide

Palmitoylethanolamide or PEA is a naturally occurring fatty acid that is available as a supplement. PEA is also known as palmidrol.

Costs and availability
Available over the counter.

Notable studies

 * 2012, New Targets in Pain, Non-Neuronal Cells, and the Role of Palmitoylethanolamide
 * 2002, The Palmitoylethanolamide Family: A New Class of Anti-Inflammatory Agents?
 * 2009, The potential benefits of palmitoylethanolamide in palliation: a qualitative systematic review (Full text)
 * 2014, Palmitoylethanolamide in CNS health and disease (Abstract)

Learn more

 * Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) - WebMD
 * Hesselink