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OEA vs PEA
OEA (Oleoylethanolamide) and PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) sit in the same family of endogenous fatty-acid ethanolamides — your body makes both — but they are studied for different reasons.
OEA
Oleoylethanolamide
- Derived from oleic acid (olive oil family)
- Produced in the small intestine after meals
- Researched for satiety signalling & appetite management
- The molecule inside OLEACORE® capsules
PEA
Palmitoylethanolamide
- Derived from palmitic acid
- Produced by many tissues, including immune cells
- Researched in different contexts to OEA
- Not the focus of OLEACORE®
Which one is right for me?
If your interest is supporting the body's natural post-meal satiety signalling and healthy eating routines, OEA is the molecule studied in that context. Speak to a qualified health professional about what suits your individual circumstances.