PABA is a basic component of the B-vitamin folic acid. It acts as an antioxidant, helping preserve the skin by protecting it from sunburn and cancer. PABA facilitates the use of pantothenic acid and is a coenzyme in various protein reactions. It also assists in red blood cell production and exerts a replenishing effect on skin.
PABA: SOURCES
Available as:
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PABA: PROVEN BENEFITS
What this supplement does:
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PABA: UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
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PABA: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Miscellaneous information:
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PABA: DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
PABA is not an essential nutrient, so no nutritional deficiency has been documented.1
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PABA: UNPROVED SPECULATED SYMPTOMS
Eczema1
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PABA: LAB TESTS TO DETECT DEFICIENCY
None available except for experimental purposes.1
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PABA: OPTIMAL LEVELS
Up to 100 mg.
PABA: MINIMUM DOSAGE
No RDA has been established.
PABA: WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Consult your doctor if you:
Over age 55:
Pregnancy:
Breast-feeding:
Effect on lab tests:
Storage:
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Signs and symptoms:
Possible consequences of overdose:
What to do:
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Reaction or effect What to do
Diarrhea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
Nausea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
Vomiting Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.1
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Interacts with Combined effect
Antibiotics Decreases effectiveness of antibiotics.
Folic acid Increases effectiveness of folic acid.
Sulfonamide ("sulfa drugs") Decreases effectiveness of sulfa drugs.
Vitamin-B complex Increases effectiveness of Vitamin-B complex.
Vitamin C Increases effectiveness of Vitamin C.1
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