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| Description: Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) is a B Complex vitamin that is synthesized in the body. PABA is used in the formation of Folic Acid and the metabolism of protein. It is an antioxidant that helps to protect skin from sunburn and cancer. PABA supplementation may help return gray hair to its original color if the change was caused by either stress or a nutritional deficiency. PABA deficiency is often caused by sulfa drugs. PABA supplementation appears to increase the ability of some infertile women to become pregnant.1 Natural Sources: Kidney, Liver, Molasses, Whole Grains. Useful in treatment of: Female Infertility. Recommended Dosage: Not established. Contraindications: None. References: 1Sieve BF. The clinical effects of a new B-complex factor, para-aminobenzoic acid, on pigmentation and fertility. South Med Surg 1942(March);104:135–139. |
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