Also Known as:   Para-aminobenzoic Acid

PABA Facts
PABA, or para-aminobenzoic acid, is a water-soluable compound sometimes considered to be a member of the Vitamin B family. It often is included in B-complex vitamins or multivitamins, but it is not considered an essential nutrient.

How PABA Works
PABA enhances the effects of cortisone, estrogen, and other hormones through a delaying effect in the liver. It prevents accumulation of abnormal fibrous tissue. PABA enables intestinal bacteria to produce folic acid. It functions in the breakdown and utilization of proteins and in the formation of blood cells.

Possible Benefits

• Antiinflammatory properties
• Helps relieve scleroderma, dermatomyositis, dermititis, and Peyronic's disease
• Aids with Vitiligio and Pemphigus (skin diseases)
• Female infertility benefits
• May help prevent hair loss and gray hair
• Assists with delaying wrinkles and keeping skin smooth and healthy
• Helps with inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal health

Usage Guidelines
No established RDA for PABA, but general recommended doses are 30-400 mg daily. Consult your doctor before taking doses higher than this. No known adverse effects, but an oversupply may produce symptoms of nausea, vomiting, low blood sugar, rash, fever, and in rare cases involving high dosages, could result in liver damage. Don't take wtih sulfa drugs.

Some Natural Sources
Grains, meats, kidney, rice, bran, wheat germ, and molasses