Hi-
Has anyone tried this supplement for their PN? I have an idiopathic SFN and looking for an alternate treatment from what as i have been prescribed (Gabbapentin). I have read a couple of studies on PEA that sound promising. I am wondering about which brands are most reputable. Thanks!

I've done a bit of research, using the 'pubmed' term to get research results.

Palmitoylethanolamide for the treatment of pain: pharmacokinetics, safety and efficacy

The results I've found have led me to consider adding Palmitoylethanolamide
on a trial basis.

Thanks for mentioning it.

Hugs, ElaineD

You're welcome. RS4 supplements has one called Pea Pure. Its $150 for a 3 month supply. It has good reviews. The studies I've read seem seem scientific and legit enough (ncbi etc) for me to want to go ahead and try it. Good luck to you.

Before ordering this, do a search on NT for it.

There are some discussions here about it.

Use the long name to do the search, or PeaPure. (must have 4 characters in the keyword).

Here is one:
Normast for Chronic Pain. Anyone try it?

It was originally called Normast, and originated in Italy, and moved to Netherlands. There is some speculation that the main researcher was "tainted" or fraudulent. But I couldn't find 100% confirmation about that, back then.

My impressions are that if it were SOOOOOO good, we'd hear about it today, everywhere, and that has not happened.

I believe that there are 2 people on NT who used (use) it.

My main concern is that this product is not very soluble. They start people off with under the tongue, nano particle product that is absorbed somewhat that way. Then they recommend an oral product, which I do believe is less soluble and effective and is less expensive too.

Thank you for the link Mrs D. I will do some more research before purchasing.

Here is a study done on animals that shows the micronized forms working better than non-micronized forms. (2014)

Micronized/ultramicronized palmitoylethanolamide displays superior oral efficacy compared to nonmicronized palmitoylethanolamide in a rat model of inflammatory pain

So solubility IS a factor, and if anyone here wants to try this PEA, then I'd suggest you get the micronized version.

I mostly work on large Phase III clinical trials. I've seen Normast listed as a concomitant medication for a handful of European patients. The indication was listed as pain if I remember correctly. I've always wondered it truly helped.

This case series and the references cited in the paper may be of interest Therapeutic utility of palmitoylethanolamide in the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with various pathological conditions: a case series.

Happy New year! I hope it's a better one for all us here.

Given what's been written on this subject would there be a recommended brand if one wished to give this a trial run?

Thank you kindly,

Cliffman