PABA 300mg

Although not a B vitamin, PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid) is closely associated with the vitamin B complex.

PABA plays an important role in determining skin health, hair pigmentation, and intestinal health. However, it may not turn graying hair back to its natural colour, unless the reason is a PABA deficiency. PABA acts as a sunscreen and is incorporated into some sunscreen ointments.

PABA is manufactured by friendly bacteria in the intestines. It plays a role in several functions including:
* functions as a membrane stabilizer
* a constituent of folic acid * helps to utilize pantothenic acid
* antioxidant which protects against sunburn when applied topically
* protects red blood cells

PABA, when used in sunscreens, may cause adverse skin reactions in persons allergic to PABA and its esters. If a person is allergic to the 'caine' group of anesthetics (lidocaine, benzocaine, etc.) or to sulfonamides, they may be allergic to PABA.

Water-soluble PABA "is considered unique in that it is a 'vitamin within a vitamin,' occurring in combination with folic acid.

PABA plays an important role in determining skin health, hair pigmentation, and intestinal health. However, it may not turn graying hair back to its natural colour, unless the reason is a PABA deficiency.

PABA acts as a sunscreen and is incorporated into some sunscreen ointments.

PABA is manufactured by friendly bacteria in the intestines. It plays a role in several functions including:
* functions as a membrane stabilizer
* a constituent of folic acid * helps to utilize pantothenic acid
* antioxidant which protects against sunburn when applied topically
* protects red blood cells