PABA - B Complex

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:

1 From Griffith HW, Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements.


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:

1 From Griffith HW, Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements.

PABA: OVERDOSE/TOXICITY

Signs and symptoms:

Possible consequences of overdose:

What to do:

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PABA: ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS

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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PABA: INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES

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

1 From Griffith HW, Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements.

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