WHAT IS PABA? SIDE EFFECTS, PABA SUNSCREEN,
FOOD SOURCES OF PABA
What is PABA? Otherwise known as para-aminobenzoic
acid, PABA is not strictly regarded as a vitamin but its
activity closely involves the B complex vitamins. It is
typically found in B complex supplements and you can also
obtain PABA sunscreen because of its ability to absorb
UV rays.
Effects of PABA
PABA is needed to manufacture folic acid in the
gastrointestinal tract and for the absorption of vitamin B5
pantothenic acid. The effects of PABA help in red blood
cell formation, improve connective tissues, and assist in the
metabolism of proteins.
PABA Sunscreen Benefits
You can buy PABA sunscreen products to protect
against ultra-violet B rays (UVB) and it can also be taken as a
supplement to protect your skin from UVB and possible skin
cancer.
Some think that PABA supplements can encourage hair growth
and restore graying hair to its original color, if graying was
caused by stress or nutritional deficiency.
PABA can help relieve arthritis and other connective tissue
disorders, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and can be helpful for
autoimmune disorders.
PABA has a softening effect on the skin and has a long
history of helping with vitiligo, a skin pigment disorder. It
may also help counter the effects of gluten allergy.
Effects of PABA Deficiency
Factors that may increase PABA deficiency include alcohol
consumption, coffee, and long-term use of antibiotics.
The effects of PABA PABA deficiency can lead to
depression, irritability and nervousness, fatigue, vitiligo -
patchy areas of white skin, eczema, constipation and
gastrointestinal problems, and graying of the hair.
PABA Side Effects
There's no official recommended dietary allowance, but PABA
supplements often provide a daily dosage of up to 300mg. It is
considered safe and non-toxic, but extreme doses may cause
PABA side effects of nausea and vomiting, skin rashes
and possibly liver damage.
Food Sources of PABA
Here are examples of where to find animal best food
sources of PABA and plant PABA rich foods :
Animal food sources of PABA : Liver and kidneys,
brewer's yeast.
Plant food sources of PABA : Wholegrain products,
spinach, mushrooms, unrefined molasses.
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