PEA with PQQ Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking PEA with PQQ against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
PEA with PQQ is a dietary supplement by Lake Avenue Nutrition with 2 active ingredients. 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 with PQQ by Lake Avenue Nutrition
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains 2 active ingredients. Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a compound your body produces naturally and is thought to help reduce inflammation and support nerve function.
Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt (PQQ) is a cofactor — a helper molecule that supports how cells produce energy. The remaining ingredients are inactive — vegetable cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, rice extract, gum arabic, and sunflower oil — which serve as capsule material and binders.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
For osteoarthritis, PEA is rated possibly effective, meaning some evidence supports its use but more research is needed. For spinal cord injury, it's rated possibly ineffective.
The evidence isn't established for autism spectrum disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome, cannabis use disorder, and migraine headache — we simply don't have enough reliable data to know whether it helps. We hold no effectiveness data for PQQ in the sources we could check.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
PEA is generally well tolerated in studies, though long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effect reported with oral use is nausea, which is rare and mild.
A topical form worsened itching and caused stinging, scaling, or reddening in a small number of patients with dry skin, though these effects occurred no more often than with the vehicle alone. Because there isn't enough safety information, the evidence advises against using PEA during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
We hold no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for PQQ. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. We cannot confirm the same for PQQ, so review your complete medication list with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
PEA with PQQ may interest you if you're exploring support for osteoarthritis, since PEA has some evidence behind it for that use. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist first — not because of known drug interactions, but to make sure it's right for your individual situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2022.
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
General information
Key facts about PEA with PQQ, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Lake Avenue Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 898220015924 |
| Net contents | 90 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 274424 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for PEA with PQQ by Lake Avenue Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Palmitoylethanolamide | 600 mg | -- |
| Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt | 20 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Rice extract, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 2 capsules daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Formulation
Formulated without: GMOs, gluten or soy.
Supports mitochondrial function & relief from minor discomfort
Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or gluten.
Precautions
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.
As with all dietary supplements, it is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before adding something new to your health and wellness regimen. Sealed for your protection, do not use if seal is missing or broken.
Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or gluten. Produced in a third-party GMP facility that may process other products that contain these allergens or ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formula
(Palmitoylethanolamide) (Pyrroloquinoline quinone)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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PEA with PQQ by Lake Avenue Nutrition label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in PEA with PQQ by Lake Avenue Nutrition
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Palmitoylethanolamide
No knowninteractions
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 & interactionsPyrroloquinoline Quinone Disodium Salt
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Rice extract, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
PEA with PQQ by Lake Avenue Nutrition Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in PEA with PQQ. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for PEA with PQQ, from the product label.
Lake Avenue Nutrition
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- Lake Avenue Nutrition
- Street Address
- 301 N. Lake ave., Ste. 600
- City
- Pasadena
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91101
- Web Address
- lakeavenuenutrition.com
PEA with PQQ by Lake Avenue Nutrition: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind PEA with PQQ’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
PEA with PQQ'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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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