PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) is essential for protein metabolism, the production of folic acid, and the absorption of pantothenic acid.
It has antioxidant properties, while relieving fatigue from a significant percentage of people. It restores the normal color to the hair of experimental animals that have turned gray, possibly not the same for humans when gray hair is due to stress or nutritional deficiencies. It helps combat constipation, both because it improves the muscle tone of the stomach and intestines, and because it contributes to maintaining a healthy intestinal flora (beneficial bacteria).
It protects against sunburn and skin cancer caused by excessive sun exposure, whether taken orally or applied topically as an ingredient in sunscreen products. Some people, however, are allergic to its topical use.
PABA is beneficial in scleroderma. In a clinical study, 76.5% of patients showed softer skin and improved other symptoms of the disease (Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 1988, 193-204). It is also beneficial in lichen planus, often yielding spectacular results, usually after continuous use for 6 months (J Am Acad of Derm, 1983, 9:770).
CONTRAINDICATIONS – PRECAUTIONS: Gastrointestinal disorders, anorexia, or anaphylaxis have been reported in relatively rare cases. Symptoms stop with discontinuation of PABA.
PABA should not be taken with sulfonamides (antibiotic drugs) because it may reduce their effectiveness.
Each hypoallergenic tablet contains 1000 mg PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) on an enhanced rice bran base.
Usual Use: One tablet per day.
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