PRIMARY STUDY

Palmitoylethanolamide and Cannabidiol Prevent Inflammation-induced Hyperpermeability of the Human Gut In Vitro and In Vivo-A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Controlled Trial

Key Findings:  Resulting data revealed that CBD and PEA reduce permeability in the human colon with potential relevance to patients with colitis.

Type of Study:  Double Blind Clinical Trial

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  United Kingdom

Year of Pub:  2019


Cannabinoids Studied:  Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Chemotype:  Chemotype III

Receptors Studied:  CB1, TRPV1, PPAR - Alpha




Citation:  Couch DG, et al. Palmitoylethanolamide and Cannabidiol Prevent Inflammation-induced Hyperpermeability of the Human Gut In Vitro and In Vivo-A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Controlled Trial. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2019; 25:1006-1018. doi: 10.1093/ibd/izz017

Authors:  Couch DG, Cook H, Ortori C, Barrett D, Lund JN, O'Sullivan SE