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Dietary supplement

PEA 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Harvest Naturals

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

PEA 400 mg is a dietary supplement by Harvest Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for chronic pain, nerve (neuropathic) pain, inflammation.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of PEA 400 mg by Harvest Naturals

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), a compound that occurs naturally in the body and in some foods. The capsule also holds rice flour and cellulose as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Palmitoylethanolamide (pea)'s overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Palmitoylethanolamide (pea) for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Osteoarthritis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

PEA has possibly effective evidence for osteoarthritis. For spinal cord injury, the evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective.

For cannabis use disorder, autism spectrum disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome, and migraine headache, there isn't enough reliable evidence in the data we hold to rate how well it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Palmitoylethanolamide (pea)

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Orally, PEA is generally well tolerated in studies, though long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effect reported is nausea, which is mild and temporary.

A small number of topical study participants experienced mild itching, stinging, scaling, or reddening of the skin, but these occurred at the same rate as with the inactive vehicle alone. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Palmitoylethanolamide (pea)

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, bring your full medication list to the conversation when you talk with your pharmacist.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

PEA might be worth considering if you have osteoarthritis and want to explore natural options. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications, check with your pharmacist first — and because long-term safety data are sparse, discuss what we don't yet know about extended use.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about PEA 400 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Harvest Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 810039266021
Net contents 400 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 321626
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for PEA 400 mg by Harvest Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
400
UPC/BARCODE
810039266021
IngredientAmount% DV
Palmitoylethanolamide400 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule (~400 mg). Taken once daily, or as directed by a qualified health professional.

Storage

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.

Formulation

Allergens: This product contains no soy, dairy & byproducts, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, gluten, tree nuts, or sesame seeds.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children. Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

Always consult with a qualified health physician before taking any new dietary supplement.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formula

Palmitoylethanolamide 400mg

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

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PEA 400 mg by Harvest Naturals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in PEA 400 mg by Harvest Naturals

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container400 Amounts shown are per serving.

Palmitoylethanolamide

No known
interactions
400 mg per serving

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a fat-like molecule made naturally in the body and studied mainly for pain and inflammation. Some research suggests it...

Palmitoylethanolamide monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

PEA 400 mg by Harvest Naturals Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in PEA 400 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for PEA 400 mg, from the product label.

Harvest Naturals

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Name
Supplement Partners, LLC
Street Address
1607 W. Whispering Wind Dr.
City
Phoenix
State
AZ
ZipCode
85085
Web Address
www.HRsupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

PEA 400 mg by Harvest Naturals: Common Questions

Does PEA 400 mg by Harvest Naturals interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in PEA 400 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
PEA 400 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is PEA, and where does it come from?
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a compound your body makes naturally and that's also found in some foods. This supplement delivers it in capsule form.
Does PEA actually work for osteoarthritis?
The evidence suggests it's possibly effective for osteoarthritis. That's a measured rating — it's not proven conclusively, but there's enough research pointing in that direction that it's worth considering if you're looking for options.
What side effects should I expect?
Most people tolerate it well. Nausea is the most commonly reported side effect, and it's usually mild and temporary. Long-term safety data are limited, so we don't have a full picture of what happens with extended use.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety information to know it's safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're in either situation.
Does this work for migraine or autism?
There isn't enough reliable evidence in the data we hold to say either way. If you're interested in PEA for those uses, discuss it with your doctor to see if the research might apply to your situation.

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Sources & How We Checked

PEA 400 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Palmitoylethanolamide (pea) 4 references
  1. Indraccolo U, Barbieri F. Effect of palmitoylethanolamide-polydatin combination on chronic pelvic pain associated with endometriosis: preliminary observations. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2010 May;150(1):76-9. PubMed
  2. Murina F, Graziottin A, Felice R, Radici G, Tognocchi C. Vestibulodynia: synergy between palmitoylethanolamide + transpolydatin and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2013 Apr;17(2):111-6.
  3. Papetti L, Sforza G, Tullo G, et al. Tolerability of palmitoylethanolamide in a pediatric population suffering from migraine: A pilot study. Pain Res Manag 2020;2020:3938640. PubMed
  4. Visse K, Blome C, Phan NQ, Augustin M, Ständer S. Efficacy of body lotion containing N-palmitoylethanolamine in subjects with chronic pruritus due to dry skin: A dermatocosmetic study. Acta Derm Venereol. 2017;97(5):639-641. PubMed

See these in context on the Palmitoylethanolamide (pea) monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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