Palmitoylethanolamide, PEA

Palmitoylethanolamide, or simply PEA, is a natural active ingredient discovered in 1957. Since then, new studies have proven its anti-inflammatory action and also as a potent anagenic to combat pain. Its clinical benefits are associated with sciatica, back pain, fibromyalgia, toothache, and other conditions.

  • Origin: Synthetic, Animal Product, Plant Based
  • Source: Eggs, Peanuts
  • Type: Fatty Acids
  • Age Range: Adults
  • Toxicity: There is no evidence of toxicity until now
  • Outcomes: Cognitive Function and Brain Health, Energy and Mood, Cognitive Enhancer, Sleep Quality

What are PEA benefits?

PEA, or Palmitoylethanolamide is a potent, natural element. Since its discovery, new studies have emerged on its role in the inflammation process and also in pain in various parts of the body. Known as the “natural painkiller,” research proves that this compound attaches itself to peroxisome proliferator receptors of the alpha type (PPAR-alpha). These act on pain and inflammation genes, and PEA allows changes in this area, resulting in changes in these reactions. Because of this strong action, PEA has a therapeutic potential, as it acts on acute and also chronic pain. For these and other benefits, this nutraceutical can help you take care of your health. Take our test and find out how to invest in your health in just 3 steps!

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Cognitive Function and Brain Health PEA and Cognitive Function and Brain Health

Cognitive functions are brain skills divided into: memory, perception, language, executive functions, attention and praxis (ability to perform complex movements). These functions depend on healthy synapses and neurons, which require good overall brain functioning. Supplements can affect cognitive performance directly or indirectly. Direct effects can alter or participate in neurotransmissions and influence the brain's energy metabolism. The indirect effects include hormonal changes that affect the brain, and improvements in cognitive disorders such as anxiety, depression and insomnia.
  • Cognitive Enhancer

    Cognition encompasses many factors, such as thinking, language, perception, and memory. When talking about cognitive improvement, we define age-related decline in cognitive health as something common, however, knowing which habits negatively influence it and how to prevent any loss in these areas is important. In addition to age, factors such as injury, family history, or bad habits can influence the decline to some degree of the sectors involved. Several studies associate nutrition with the improvement of brain and cognitive function; the ingestion of nutraceuticals for this purpose optimizes this process and guarantees results with scientific proof.

Energy and Mood PEA and Energy and Mood

Energy and mood are associated with several external and internal factors. Hormone release, brain chemical balance, nutrient metabolism, and several other elements alter the way the body and mind respond to daily activities. The compounds that benefit energy and mood are the ones that help in the balance of all these factors.
  • Sleep Quality

    Sleep is a very important physiological process, as it regulates the body's functions. It is responsible for promoting / facilitating energy conservation, synthesis and secretion of hormones and proteins, learning and memory through brain changes. Sleep is mainly driven by the circadian cycle, which involves exposure to light, hormones such as melatonin, and hypothalamic activity. The compounds that help regulate sleep work in different pathways, they can facilitate the process of falling asleep, increase the duration of continuous sleep or improve the quality of sleep.

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Palmitoylethanolamide, or simply PEA, is a natural active ingredient discovered in 1957. Since then, new studies have proven its anti-inflammatory action and also as a potent anagenic to combat pain. Its clinical benefits are associated with sciatica, back pain, fibromyalgia, toothache, and other conditions.