Info: 100 Veg. Capsules
PABA supports collagen formation, which can also help improve the health connective tissue and bone that rely on collagen. PABA is an antioxidant, and it's combined here with the better-known antioxidant Vitamin C to support skin health and fight sun blisters or cold sores on the lips.
Info: 100 Veg. Capsules
PABA supports collagen formation, which can also help improve the health connective tissue and bone that rely on collagen. PABA is an antioxidant, and it's combined here with the better-known antioxidant Vitamin C to support skin health and fight sun blisters or cold sores on the lips.
Product Notes:
PABA, or Para-AminoBenzoic Acid, is a naturally occurring non-protein amino acid that was previously regarded as a B vitamin. (Although it is still a precursor to one: it helps our bodies create folate and is used to synthesize folic acid).
It is now fairly well known as an important ingredient of topical sunscreens, but there is also anecdotal evidence suggesting it can not only support skin health when taken internally, but also reduce the greying of hair (retaining or restoring natural hair pigmentation).
There has also been research into whether Para-AminoBenzoic Acid can help with melasma (hyper-pigmentation of the skin), Peyronie's disease (penile curvature), and asthma. Some also use it for irritable bowel syndrome.
Ingredients:
Each capsule contains:
PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid)... 500 mg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)... 10 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Veg. Capsule (hypromellose, water), Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source) and Silica.
Product is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take 1 capsule twice daily. Store in a cool, dry place.
Warnings:
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to using NOW Foods PABA if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are taking sulfonamides. Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80052165.
Supporting Science:
Abdessater, M et al. “Les thérapeutiques non chirurgicales de la maladie de Lapeyronie : état des lieux des connaissances actuelles” [Non-surgical management of Peyronie's disease: State of current knowledge]. Progres en urologie: Journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie, 2020.
Pandhi D, Khanna D. “Premature graying of hair.” Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, 2013.