Product Overview
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) is a compound sometimes informally grouped with the B-complex vitamins, though it is not established as an essential nutrient for humans the way B1, B6, or B12 are. It has a long history in the supplement industry, primarily included in specialty B-complex and skin- and hair-focused multi-nutrient formulas.
It is worth noting that PABA is a distinct dietary ingredient from the topical PABA once used as a UV-absorbing compound in some older sunscreen products, a use that has since largely been discontinued in that category due to skin sensitivity concerns. This oral, encapsulated PABA product is formulated as a dietary supplement ingredient, not a topical sun-care product, and no sun-protection claims apply to it.
What to Know About PABA in Supplement Formulas
- Sometimes informally grouped with B-complex vitamins, though not established as essential for humans
- Long-standing history of inclusion in specialty skin- and hair-focused multi-nutrient formulas
- A distinct dietary ingredient from the topical PABA once used in some older sunscreen products
- Typically dosed in milligram amounts as part of a broader specialty B-complex formula
- A niche, legacy ingredient still requested by formulators targeting specific specialty product lines
Because PABA is a niche ingredient with specific historical associations, we recommend brands work closely with our formulation team on label language to keep claims accurate and clearly distinguish this oral supplement ingredient from any topical or cosmetic use of the same compound name.
Health Genesis encapsulates PABA at our FDA-registered, GMP-certified, NSF-certified facility in Davie, Florida. With more than 25 years as a family-owned formulator, we help brands navigate specialty, legacy ingredients like this one accurately, with low minimum order quantities and in-house label design support.
Is this the same PABA that was once used in sunscreen?
It's the same base compound, but this product is formulated and sold as an oral dietary supplement ingredient, not a topical sun-care product, and no sun-protection or UV-related claims can be made for it.
Is PABA considered an essential vitamin?
No. PABA is not established as an essential nutrient for humans, though it has historically been included in some B-complex and specialty supplement formulas.
Can PABA be sold as a standalone capsule or does it need to be part of a larger formula?
We can manufacture it as a standalone capsule or blend it into a custom specialty B-complex formula, depending on your brand's product line.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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