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What Are Palmitic Acid Monoethanolamide Capsules Used For?

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First isolated from egg yolk in the 1950s, palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), or palmitic acid monoethanolamide, is an endogenous fatty acid amide that serves as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent. It is used to help manage various chronic and neuropathic pain conditions.