Vitamin B-15
Description
Vitamin B-15 (pangamic acid) is not a vitamin or a nutrient, and its nutritional value is debatable. No scientific evidence exists to substantiate any physiological function for vitamin B-15.
Method of Action
No mechanism of action for pangamic acid has been established. The National Academy of Sciences has gone so far as to state that no essential nutrient function has ever been reported in reliable scientific literature for this vitamin.
Properties & Uses
Although no evidence supports its use, pangamic acid has been used to treat cancer, schizophrenia, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, alcoholism, hepatitis, and indigestion. It has also been asserted that pangamic acid detoxifies by-products of human metabolism.
Consequence of Deficiency
There is no evidence to suggest a lack of pangamic acid has any adverse effects.
Toxicity Factors
Very little is known about pangamic acid. The Canadian government has prohibited its use because there is no evidence it is safe for human use.
Recommended Dietary Allowance
The RDA has not been established for pangamic acid.
Food Sources
Apricot pits
Brewer's yeast
Pumpkin seeds
Sunflower seeds
References
Goodhart, Robert S. & Maurice E. Shills. Modern Nutrition In Health and Disease. 6th edition. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger, 1973.
Guthrie, Helen A. Introductory Nutrition. 5th edition. St. Louis: C.V. Mosby Co., 1971.
Kirschmann, John D. Nutrition Almanac: Nutrition Search Inc. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1984.
Krause, M.V. & L.K. Mahan. 1979. Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy. 6th ed. W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia. 963.
Recommended Dietary Allowances. 1989. National Academy of Science, National Academy Press, Washington, D.C.
Rodale, J.I. The Best Health Articles From Prevention Magazine. Emmaus, Penn.: Rodale Books, 1967.
Walji, Hasnain. 1992. The Vitamin Guide-Essential Nutrients for Healthy Living, Element Books, Dorset .U.K.
Walji, Hasnain. 1994. Vitamins, Minerals and Dietary Supplements - A definitive Guide to Healthy Eating . Hodder Headline Plc. London.
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