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Micronized PEA vs Regular PEA: Does the Form Matter?
Micronized PEA vs regular PEA comes down to particle size: micronized PEA is milled into much finer powder, and the main sciatica research used it. The SciatiEase label lists PEA at 500 mg per 4 capsules and does not say which form it is. Ask the order desk before assuming.
Written by the SciatiEase label deskUpdated · 4 min read
The terms01
What is the difference between micronized PEA vs regular PEA?
The difference between micronized PEA vs regular PEA is particle size. Micronized PEA is milled to a finer powder. Regular PEA is not.
Makers say finer particles mix and absorb better. Direct human comparisons are scarce, so treat that as a claim, not a fact.
| Form | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Regular | Plain powder, no size reduction |
| Micronized | Milled to small particles |
| Ultra-micronized | Milled finer still |
The research02
Which PEA form did the sciatica studies use?
The reanalysis of the 636-adult sciatica trial used micronized PEA at 600 mg a day. It reported a number needed to treat of 1.7 for pain (Cruccu et al., PEA sciatica 2019).
So the best sciatica numbers belong to a micronized form. Results for other forms cannot be assumed (Keppel Hesselink, J Pain Res 2015).
A supplement with an unnamed form may not match the trial.
The label03
Does the SciatiEase label say which PEA it uses?
The SciatiEase label does not say whether its PEA is micronized. It lists "Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) 500 mg" inside the AlphaPalm Blend.
Tap a number to read that part of the panel.
- Serving size
4 capsules per serving, 30 servings per container: one bottle is 30 days at the label serving.
- % Daily Value
B vitamins far above 100% DV: B2 1,923%, B6 1,177%, B12 41,667%. Folate is 120%.
- Four B vitamins
B2 25 mg, B6 20 mg, folate 500 mcg DFE, B12 1 mg, all in active forms.
- AlphaPalm Blend 750 mg
R-alpha lipoic acid 250 mg plus palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) 500 mg, both amounts printed.
- Acetyl-L-carnitine
250 mg per 4 capsules. Neuropathy trials used 1,000-3,000 mg a day.
- Benfotiamine
200 mg per 4 capsules, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1.
- Proprietary blend 50 mg
Feverfew, passionflower, Chinese skullcap and oat straw, each a 4:1 extract. Single amounts are not shown.
- Other ingredients
Gelatin capsule, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate and silica. Gelatin means not vegetarian.
SciatiEase: from $49 a bottle120 capsules · 1, 3 or 6 bottles · free US shipping on 3 or 6 · 180-day guarantee
See packsWhat to do04
How can you find out which PEA form a supplement contains?
Ask the seller in writing what form of PEA the capsules contain. Use the contact page for the order desk.
Ask
Name the form and the lot.
Compare
Match the answer to the studies.
Keep your medicine
Keep taking prescribed medicine as directed.
Three bottles cost $177, six cost $294, with a 180-day guarantee. The ingredients guide has the rest.
FAQ05
PEA form questions
Is ultra-micronized PEA stronger than micronized PEA?
Not necessarily. Finer milling changes particle size, not the dose on the label, and head-to-head human data are limited. A larger amount of PEA is a separate question from a finer one.
Does micronized PEA cost more than regular PEA?
Milling adds a step, so it can raise the cost. The SciatiEase label shows no form, so price alone cannot tell you which type is inside.
Where on a label would a PEA form appear?
It would usually sit beside the ingredient name, such as micronized PEA, or in a product description. The SciatiEase panel in our images shows only the name and the 500 mg amount.
Who wrote this06
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