PABA

PABA Supplements

The Para Amino Benzoic Acid (PABA) is structurally similar to sulphonamides. It is also a member of Vitamin B group. It is a white crystalline substance and slightly soluble in water and highly soluble in alcohol.

PABA Supplements
Source Naturals PABA 100mg
Source Naturals PABA 100mg, 250 tablets (Pack of 3)



Dietary supplement. Para-aminobenzoic acid. PABA, or para-aminobenzoic acid, is generally classified with the B-Vitamin family, although it is not itself a vitamin. Its best known role is as a precursor for folic acid production. Folic acid is important in cell division & the healthy development & structure of red blood cells.
Functions of PABA in Our Body



• It is essential for the growth of micro-organisms.
• It prevents the bacteriostatic properties of the drug since it has similar chemical structure as that of sulphonamides.
• It forms a portion of folic acid.
• Its role in human nutrition is not definitely known.
• It is found effective in combination with Inositol and Pantothenic Acid (vitamin B-5) to check premature hair graying, and changing back to black color of the hair.

Natural Sources of PABA


It is found in wheat germ, rice bran and polishing, milk, and in animal tissues.

Daily Requirement of PABA

The exact requirement or supplement is not established but the supply from daily balanced nutritive diet is adequate.

PABA Deficiency

• Its deficiency can be responsible for achromotrichia in man due to change in intestinal micro flora.
• The deficiency of PABA can also cause premature graying of hair.