Para-aminobenzoic acid. Constituent of folic acid. Stimulates intestinal flora to produce folic acid. Utilises Pantothenic Acid.
Body Effects: Metabolism of proteins, formation of red blood cells, antagonist of Sulpha drugs. Of value as a sun-screen. A carrier of oxygen from blood to lungs, muscles & vital organs. Anti-stress factor. A deficiency could lead to anemia & skin disorders.
The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’. See the Ingredients Index page for further information or click here for Book details.