Are you curious about CBD’s pain-relieving powers but looking for an alternative? If so, you’re in good company.
Because while CBD is safe, effective, and in most cases legal, the shifting political landscape can make it an uncomfortable subject for many folks. And trying it out for your own pain can feel a lot like trying to navigate a minefield.
So if you’ve decided the uncertainty simply isn’t worth it and you’re just living with the pain instead, you’re hardly alone. That’s why some new research is so promising.
It zeroes in on a potent pain reliever that works a lot like CBD inside the body. But it’s entirely CBD-free.
Unlike CBD, it doesn’t come from the hemp plant. In fact, it’s not related to marijuana in any way. And you don’t have to go to law school to figure out if you can try it guilt-free.
Put PEA power to work on your pain
To be clear, CBD is an excellent natural therapy. Many folks use it regularly to combat mood, sleep, and pain problems.
But for some, it’s just not the right fit for various reasons. That’s where palmitoylethanolamide (aka PEA) shines.
PEA is found naturally in some foods such as peanuts, egg yolks, and soybeans. But it’s never in large enough amounts to make a real dent in our pain.
But when it’s packed into a concentrated supplement, PEA can do something pretty incredible. It can flip a little switch inside your body to activate what’s known as the endocannabinoid system.
The endocannabinoid system is found throughout the animal kingdom. It was developed over 600 million years to help the body maintain and restore balance. And it modulates a number of your body’s functions, including sleep, mood, appetite, and pain.
The endocannabinoid system is the same internal switchboard that CBD lights up like a Christmas tree. And as a result, PEA can deliver many of the same benefits.
Ease aches and sleep better naturally
PEA can help tackle inflammation and reduce pain, including joint aches, migraines, and neuropathy. Research shows it can inhibit the release of the pro-inflammatory cytokines behind inflammation and pain.
And there’s evidence PEA could help ease sleep issues too. In one study, PEA helped volunteers fall asleep 19 minutes faster, tripling the improvements seen with the placebo. Participants also reported feeling more refreshed when they woke up the following day.
If you’re looking for an alternative to CBD for pain or sleep issues, a PEA supplement may be your answer. Talk with your doctor about giving it a try.
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