PABA in Vitamins

PABA, or para-aminobenzoic acid, is a substance found in foods containing the B-vitamin complex, such as liver, whole grains, mushrooms and spinach. It's important for healthy skin and hair, as well as for muscle building. PABA is often found in multiple vitamin and B-vitamin supplements.

PABA Deficiency

• The Vitamins & Health Supplements Guide website explains that a deficiency in PABA "may cause fatigue, irritability, depression, nervousness, headache, constipation and other digestive disorders. A deficiency of PABA may also lead to...graying of the hair..."

An Age Reverser?

• Enjoying the golden years with vibrant health

  Ward Dean, M.D., in his article published on Intelegen.com, argues for PABA supplementation as a powerful age reverser, in its capacity as an anti-oxidant that protects cellular integrity. Damaged cells can lead to exhaustion, soft tissue stiffness and resultant aging. Dean also points to studies indicating that a small percentage of people are even able to reverse graying with PABA.

Dosage and Cautions

• B-vitamin supplements might already contain PABA.

  While no no RDS has been established, multiple sources, such as Vitamins-Supplements.org, site normal average dosage as 30 to 100 mg taken three times daily. Extremely high doses may cause fever, nausea and liver issues. PABA supplementation has been seen to interfere with antibiotics.