VitaPEA - BioLipid crystals

A versatile molecule with potential

The discovery of PEA
Palmitoylethanolamide, or PEA for short, was first discovered in the 1950s. The substance quickly attracted the attention of the scientific community as it is found in a variety of biological systems. Since its discovery, PEA has been the subject of numerous research studies and scientific investigations worldwide.

The role of Rita Levi Montalcini
Since its discovery in 1957, the mechanism of action of PEA remained unclear for almost four decades. It was not until the work of Italian physician and neurobiologist Rita Levi Montalcini in the 1990s that light was shed on the subject. The Nobel Prize winner proved that palmitoylethanolamide is produced by the body itself in response to a harmful stimulus in order to calm the mast cells. The negative stimulus can be caused by cell damage, oxygen deficiency, pollutants or tissue injuries, for example.

From Italy to the world
The Italian Jewess lived to be over 103 years old, but her medical achievements continue to live on in science a decade after her death. Rita Levi Montalcini was the reason that palmitoylethanolamide received the attention it deserved from doctors and researchers. Most of the publications and results of clinical studies on PEA were only published in Italian and initially remained relatively unknown to a wider audience. Recently, however, many extremely exciting articles on palmitoylethanolamine have been published in English.

Palmitoylethanolamide
Palmitoylethanolamide has several names, all of which are tongue twisters. The substance is known as N palmitoylethanolamine, among others. In technical literature, however, it often appears in the English-language version as palmitoylethanolamine or palmitoylethanolamide. In contrast, PEA is a tongue-friendly abbreviation that sounds equally charming in any language.

What is PEA?
Behind the three inconspicuous letters lies a powerful active ingredient. PEA is a fatty acid amide compound that is classified as a bioactive substance. Since the carbon atoms in the PEA molecule are arranged in a simple linear chain, palmitoylethanolamide is fat-soluble.

The natural origin of PEA
Interestingly, PEA is also a natural component of the human body. It is naturally produced in various cell types and is particularly active during times of stress or inflammation. Palmitoylethanolamine is a component of the cell membrane and plays a role in various biological processes. However, the substance can also be absorbed through food. It is found in small amounts in a range of foods, including eggs, peanuts and soybeans, as well as meat, fish and offal such as heart, liver and kidneys.

PEA as protection
PEA is not only present in the human body, but also in the plant kingdom and in the animal world - in both vertebrates and invertebrates. Palmitoylethanolamide plays the role of a protective and repairing molecule that supports the self-healing capacity of organisms. During dry periods, plant cells produce significantly more palmitoylethanolamide to protect themselves from drought damage.

Industrial production and availability
In addition to its natural presence, PEA is also produced industrially today. It is usually produced by extraction from plant or animal sources, followed by many further processing steps to ensure the purity and quality of the substance.

PEA powder or cream
Palmitoylethanolamide is available on the market in various dosage forms. PEA can be purchased in the form of capsules, microgranules, tablets, powder and creams. Heilkraft offers the product in finely ground form.

Scientific interest in PEA
Scientific interest in PEA remains high, research is ongoing and the substance has shown promising properties in various studies.

Further information: https://orthoknowledge.eu/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Complementair-PEA.pdf

Note on application
Technical aid. Not approved for internal use.

A suitable measuring spoon is included in the scope of delivery.
One level measuring spoonful contains approx. 0.5 g.