PEA in Horses: A Look at the Early Research Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a fatty acid compound that horses make naturally. Published research on PEA in horses is at an early stage. The main paper is a 2020 report in the journal Animals (Gugliandolo and colleagues). It followed four horses and had no control group. A […]
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What Research Says About PEA and Mast Cells Mast cells are part of the body’s normal immune system. Researchers have studied palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) — a fatty acid compound mammals produce naturally — for its role in how mast cells behave in laboratory settings. This is an area of ongoing scientific interest, not a basis for […]
Continue readingPEA and Canine Skin Research: An Overview Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a fatty acid compound dogs produce naturally. It has been studied by researchers in a range of contexts, including skin health. Skin problems in dogs — persistent scratching, licking or irritation — have many possible causes and should be assessed by a veterinarian, who can […]
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