Palmitoylethanolamide PEA was originally discovered in soybean and peanut oils and mammalian tissues. PEA is a naturally occurring fatty acid amide known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and neuroprotective properties. Palmitoylethanolamide powder is commonly used in dietary supplement and pharmaceutical research. Finished products are often marketed as dietary supplements, and the micronized form enhances absorption.

Palmitoylethanolamide PEA

Testing Items	Specifications	Results
Appearance	Fine white crystal powder	Conforms
Color	White to Off-white	Conforms
Identification	Positive	Conforms
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%	0.33%
Water	≤ 1.0%	0.16%
Residue on ignition	≤ 0.10%	0.05%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%	99.71%
Lead(Pb),mg/kg	≤ 0.5	Conforms
Total arsenic(As),mg/kg	≤ 0.15	Conforms
Cadmium(Cd),mg/kg	≤ 2.5	Conforms
Total mercury(Hg),mg/kg	≤ 1.5	Conforms
Methanol	≤ 0.3%	Not detected
Ethanol	≤ 0.5%	Not detected
Ethyl acetate	≤ 0.5%	Not detected
Total Plate Count	≤ 10,000cfu/g	Conforms
Yeast & Mold	≤ 300cfu/g	Conforms
Coliforms	≤ 10cfu/g	Conforms
E.Coli	Negative/10g	Conforms
Salmonella sp.	Negative/25g	Conforms
Staph Aureus	Negative/10g	Conforms
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	Negative/25g	Conforms
Conclusion	Conform with the in-house standard

What is palmitoylethanolamide used for?

1. Analgesic effect: PEA can significantly reduce pain. PEA plays a role in treating several conditions, including injuries, inflammation, and pain, including joint pain, primary headaches, and eczema. Palmitoylethanolamide can preserve peripheral nerve morphology and reduce endoneurial edema.
2. PEA has a positive impact on recovery from muscle injuries. PEA can improve post-exercise performance and enhance recovery.

Palmitoylethanolamide