PABA

Brand

Solgar

Size

100 Vegicaps

Common Uses

A deficiency of PABA may result from the use of sulfa drugs. Since sulfas resemble PABA in structure, they kill the intestinal bacteria by substituting for the PABA they need. Deficiency symptoms include fatigue, constipation and other digestive disorders. Applied topically it can act as sun block, helps chemically sensitive individuals.

Suggested Dosage

As a food supplement for adults, one (1) Vegicaps daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Health Information

Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) is not a B vitamin but is closely associated with the vitamin complex. PABA is water soluble and is considered unique in that it is a "vitamin within in a vitamin", occurring in combination with folic acid. It stimulates the intestinal bacteria, enabling them to produce folic acid, which in turn aids in the production of pantothenic acid. As a coenzyme, PABA functions in the breakdown and utilization of proteins and in the formation of blood cells, especially red blood cells. PABA plays an important role in determining skin health, hair pigmentation and health of the intestines. It acts as a sunscreen and is incorporated into some ointments. Excessive sun exposure, photo toxicity, ozone pollution exposure, and rickets disease are all factors that increase the demand for PABA.

Ingredients

Each Vegicap provides: PABA (Para aminobenzoic acid) 550 mg, Vegicaps Capsule Shell (vegetable carbohydrate gum, glycerin, water) 99 mg, Vegetable stearic acid 19 mg.

Safety Information

Keep out of reach of Children. Sensitivity in some individuals. Check liver function. Anorexia, fever, nausea, skin rash.