Vitamin B10

Vitamin B10, also known as PABA/para-aminobenzoic acid, 4-aminobenzoic acid or factor R, is determinedly an organic compound of B vitamins and pteroylmonoglutamic acid. Only slightly soluble in water, PABA is a white grayish crystal material that is made up of a benzene ring substituted with a carboxyl group and an amino group.

Special Precautions of Vitamin B10

Side effects of an over dose or toxicity of PABA includes skin rashes, liver disease, low vitamin C levels, low vitamin B6 levels, nausea, toxicity of the liver, hypothyroidism, jaundice and vomiting.

Benefits and uses of Vitamin B10 are

• commonly used as a permanent skin protector against pollution and sun damage otherwise known as free radicals. It has been known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects in people and is essential to the growth and regulation of the skin and normal coloring. Although it is debated whether or not PABA is essential for humans, it has been increasingly implemented in sunscreens to decrease exposure to UV rays from the sun and to decrease the risk of skin cancer

Also used to treat :

• rheumatic fever.
• depression
• eczema
• scleroderma, and irritability, loss of pigmentation in the skin,
• fatigue
• grey hair that occurs prematurely.
• fibrotic skin disorders
• gastrointestinal symptoms of IBS, irritable bowel syndrome.
• anti-inflammatory properties and because of these properties, has shown to prevent premature aging such as wrinkles, sagging or age spots on the skin

Food Sources

• Yogurt
• Leafy Green Vegetables
• Whole Grains
• Mushrooms
• Eggs
• Bran