VITAMIN B15

VITAMIN B15

Vitamin B-15 (Pangamic acid): This has not been qualified as being essential to our diets. Very little is known about this ingredient and therefore our information is very sketchy. Until further research is available, be careful of supplements containing pangamic acid, calcium pangamate, DMG or B15.

Other names :: Pangamic acid, calcium panmanate

Vitamin B15 (Pangamic acid) is water-soluble but its essential requirement in the diet has not yet been proven. Research points to B15 aiding in lowering cholesterol blood levels, aid in protein synthesis, neutralize liquor cravings etc.

Actions and benefits of vitamin B15

• Increases tolerance to hypoxia (insufficient oxygen to tissues and cells).
• Vitamin B15 has been used to treat cancer, schizophrenia and heart disease.

Deficiency symptoms of Vitamin B15

There is no evidence to suggest that a lack of pangamic acid has any adverse effects

Best food sources of vitamin B15

Seeds, nuts, brown rice, brewer's yeast, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds .