Vitamin B10 (para-aminobenzoic acid) is very important for normal development and growth of beneficial microbes present in human body. It also helps in maintaining and regulating the microbial growth and functions so that it will not affect our body. One of the most important function of this vitamin is to protect skin. Because of this property these are used in skin protecting lotions etc. so that the skin can be saved from infections. It helps in reducing the action of ultraviolet rays and free radicals present in air, so that our skin can glow every time.
Health Benefits Associated to Para-aminobenzoic Acid
The health benefits associated to PABA are as under:
Protects Skin from Sun Damage
This vitamin is an important and vital part of sunscreen or skin protecting lotions. Because this applied on outside of body will give protection to skin from free radicals and ultraviolet rays. It also helps in protection of skin from environmental pollution like smoke, dust etc.
Helps Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
When a person grows old, it is obvious that they cannot have memory like a young person. It happens because the brain cells starting to die. But in old age or sometime in young ones there is this problem that a person cannot remember anything or have very less memory. This disease is known as Alzheimer’s. Nature provides Vitamin B-10 that helps in controlling homocysteine that causes Alzheimer’s.
Maintains Healthy Hair
PABA is very known in cosmetic industry especially for the skin and hair. It helps the hairs to grow strong so that they will not fall. It protects the hairs from sun rays and other environmental conditions that can cause damage to them.
Improves Energy Levels
Vitamin B10 is very important for the energy metabolism and nutrients uptake from them. These are the most important components to digest fats and carbohydrates, if it is not present in your body, then no matter how much you eat food, you will lose weight and feel tired.
Lowers Risk of Vitiligo
Sometime white patches starting to grow on skin. This disease is known as vitiligo. It happens mostly to the part of skin which is usually exposed to sun rays. PABA helps in reducing the chances of this disease by protection the skin from sun rays.