PABA
PABA
Para-amino Benzoic Acid (PABA) facts
- PABA is a water-soluble vitamin
- PABA is a B-vitamin co-factor
- PABA helps the B-vitamins work more effectively
- PABA can be made by the bacteriain the intestines
PABA is a water-soluble vitamin, which means that it is easily absorbed in the body (as most of the body is made of water and so are most of the foods eaten), but some of it may be lost in cooking.
PABA is a B vitamin co-factor, which means it is not quite a vitamin, but works with all of the B vitamins to help them perform their activities more effectively.
PABA can be made by the bacteria inside the intestines, so it does not need to be taken in the form of food in the diet (which is the reason why there is no established recommended daily intake for paba).
