P.E.A for Support With Pain
Pain specialists and clinics across Australia recommend P.E.A. (Palmitoylethanolamide) as a management option for chronic pain. PEA is available from your local Pharmacy 777, your Pharmacist can help you to explore your options.
P.E.A. is naturally produced in the body to fight pain and lower inflammation, however, people who have been suffering from pain for a long time may have low levels of P.E.A.
Therefore, taking an extra source of P.E.A., may boost the body’s response to help with a number of painful conditions and their associated symptoms.
Research has shown that P.E.A. possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive properties and taking it regularly may boost your body's natural response to pain by dampening the response of the nervous system cells which cause pain.
More about P.E.A
P.E.A. is non-addictive, generally well tolerated and can be taken with other medications.
It can be taken together with other pain medication or alone, as advised by your health care professional, to support pain relief. P.E.A. can also help reduce reliance on stronger pain medications that cause unwanted side-effects.
Maximum benefit could take up to 3 months depending on the severity of nerve pain and individual response but results are typically seen in 4-6 weeks.
P.E.A. is known to have a wide dosage range, which may require careful adjustment to suit your needs.
P.E.A is available from your local Pharmacy 777 without a prescription. Speak with your Doctor or 777 Pharmacist to find out if P.E.A is suitable for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
PEA is generally well-tolerated, with no serious side effects reported in clinical studies. Some people may experience mild digestive discomfort when first starting the supplement.
P.E.A. is known to have a wide dosage range, which studies suggesting dosages of 300mg to 1200mg per day may be effective based on the medical conditions, requiring tailored adjustment to suit your needs. Speak with your Doctor or 777 Pharmacist to find out if P.E.A is suitable for you.
PEA may be an effective adjunct treatment for chronic neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, and neuro-inflammatory conditions such as diabetic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve pain, lower back nerve pain, post-surgical nerve pain, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis (MS)-related nerve pain, chronic inflammatory pain conditions, trigeminal nerve pain.
Yes, PEA can be safely combined with other treatments, including CBD, NSAIDs, and prescription pain relievers. Always check with your doctor before making changes to your treatment plan.
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