Vitamin B15 (Pangamic acid)
B15 serves as a source of free methyl groups, improves lipid metabolism, lowers blood cholesterol levels. It participates in oxidative processes, increases the uptake of oxygen by tissues, eliminates hypoxia, accelerates recovery processes, and increases the lifespan of cells. Stimulates the work of the adrenal glands, liver, protects the liver from cirrhosis. Stimulates the synthesis of proteins, increases the content of creatine phosphate in muscles and glycogen in the liver and muscles (creatine phosphate plays an important role in normalizing the functional ability of muscles and in optimizing energy processes in general). It has anti-inflammatory, anti-hyaluronidase properties, gives vasodilating and ganglioblocking effects. Stimulates immune responses, has detoxifying properties, reduces the need for alcohol and prevents hangovers.
Deficit
Symptoms of hypovitaminosis: increased fatigue, poor skin condition, irritability, impaired hormone production. With a lack of pangamic acid in the body, nervous disorders, disorders of the glands, insufficient supply of oxygen to the tissues of the body and diseases of the cardiovascular system can be noted.
Excess
Symptoms of excess B15: sleep disturbance, headaches, rapid heart rate, general poor health. Under natural conditions, as well as with moderate consumption of the vitamin in the composition of dietary supplements, an excess of the vitamin is impossible.
Sources of Vitamin B15 (Pangamic acid)
Plant seeds (pumpkin, sesame, sunflower), brewer's yeast, whole brown rice, whole grains, melon and watermelon, apricot pits, nuts, almonds, corn, beans, liver and blood are the best sources of vitamin B15.
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Interesting!
The conducted studies allow us to recommend pangamic acid for use in the general complex of treatment of the following pathologies: Various forms of atherosclerosis, cerebral vascular sclerosis, bronchial asthma, pulmonary emphysema, chronic hepatitis, chronic alcohol intoxication, the initial stage of liver cirrhosis.