Vitamin B15
Other Name : Pangamic Acid, Acide Pangamique, Ácido Pangámico, Calcium Pangamate, Calgam, Di-isopropylamine Dichloroacetate
Special Precautions of Vitamin B15
This vitamin is so controversial that there are many differing opinions on toxicity. Some say there is no known level of toxicity for vitamin B15, while others claim there are sometimes severe and dangerous side effects that may include toxicity with the use or supplementation of this vitamin. The side effects or symptoms of an over dose may include headaches, depression, nausea, skin rashes, skin irritation, and severe fatigue.
Benefits and uses of Vitamin B15 are
- Coined as the "anti-stress vitamin" for its ability to affect and stimulate the stress hormone
- acts as a powerful antioxidant and protects the body from free radical damage such as pollution and the damage caused by UV rays.
- It also helps treat asthma, synthesize proteins and prolong the life of cells in the body.
- It has been said to provide many benefits to the skin and some studies show it to be beneficial to skin conditions and disorders.
- It may have certain benefits helping alcoholics struggling with addiction by reducing their alcohol cravings.
- has been shown to lower cholesterol levels
- protect the liver and its functions as well
- assist with metabolic issues such as low energy and weight loss
- may benefit those with hypertension, heart disease, schizophrenia, and atherosclerosis.
- Although there are many health claims for this vitamin, some say it may benefit those who suffer from cancer while others obtain it shows signs of being carcinogenic.
- The only noted beauty benefits of vitamin B15 are Europeans' claims that it acts as a powerful anti-aging substance.
Not enough is known about vitamin B15 to give sufficient evidence further than that, unfortunately, and much of the studies that have been done are widely disputed in various countries around the world.
Food Sources
- Whole grains such as brown rice
- Sesame, Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds
- Nuts & Seeds
Water and direct sunlight are said to reduce the availability of this vitamin in food sources.
