Effects of Ultramicronized <i>N</i>-Palmitoylethanolamine Supplementation on Tramadol and Oxycodone Analgesia and Tolerance Prevention.

Author: BartolucciGianluca, CiampiClara, Di Cesare MannelliLorenzo, FerraraValentina, GhelardiniCarla, LucariniElena, MicheliLaura, ParisioCarmen, TotiAlessandra

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Chronic pain management requires increasing doses of opioids, the milestone of painkillers, which may result in the onset of tolerance with exacerbated side effects. Maintaining stable analgesia with low doses of opioids is thus imperative. <i>N</i>-palmitoylethanolamine (PEA) is an endogenous lipid...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8875545/

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The Quest for Pain Relief: Ultramicronized PEA to the Rescue!

Chronic pain is a real desert trek, and often, the journey requires increasing doses of opioids, our trusty camels of pain relief. But like all good things, even camels can lose their stamina. This leads to tolerance, leaving us weary and burdened with side effects. This research delves into a promising oasis in the pain management landscape, investigating the potential of ultramicronized N-palmitoylethanolamine (PEA) to ease our suffering. This study used a combination of [research techniques] to determine the efficacy of PEA in combination with tramadol and oxycodone.

PEA: A Hopeful Oasis in the Painful Desert

The researchers found that PEA, when administered alongside these opioids, not only helped delay the development of tolerance but also enhanced the pain-relieving effects of these drugs. This is like finding a hidden spring in the desert – offering a way to maintain a steady flow of pain relief without needing ever-increasing doses of opioids. The study also showed that PEA could even help ease the pain of rats who had already developed tolerance, suggesting that PEA may be beneficial for long-term pain management.

The Potential for a More Comfortable Journey

This research paints a hopeful picture for the future of pain management. It shows that PEA, in combination with existing pain medications, could potentially pave the way for a more comfortable journey through the desert of chronic pain. It could offer a [health benefit] by potentially reducing the need for high opioid doses and potentially mitigating the side effects of these drugs.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

The study's findings suggest that PEA could be a valuable addition to the pain management toolkit, helping to combat the development of tolerance and enhance the effectiveness of opioids. This could lead to a more comfortable and sustainable pain management strategy for those who journey through the desert of chronic pain. However, further research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects and optimal use of PEA for clinical applications. This research represents a significant step towards easing the burden of chronic pain, and I, Dr. Camel, am excited to see where this new path leads!

Date :
  1. Date Completed n.d.
  2. Date Revised 2022-03-01
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

35214131

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC8875545

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