What Is the Drug PEA Used For?: Palmitoylethanolamide in Pain and Inflammation
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Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a naturally occurring fatty acid amide, is produced by the human body in response to pain, injury, and inflammation. Often confused with the stimulant phenethylamine, the PEA used in supplementation is a distinct compound with potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and neuroprotective properties. Clinical studies show it is particularly promising for treating chronic and neuropathic pain.
