Vitamins
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Pangamic acid, although it belongs to the B vitamins, is not a full-fledged vitamin in the broad sense of the word, since it does not have a vital effect on many processes on which the normal functioning of the body depends.
It was first synthesized in the second half of the 20th century by the scientist E. Krebson from apricot pits, from where it got its name in translation from Latin.
In its pure form, vitamin B15 is an ester combination of gluconic acid and demytylglycine.
Action on the body
Pangamic acid has a wide spectrum of beneficial effects. It increases the rate of lipid synthesis, prevents the formation of cholesterol plaques.
Vitamin B15 participates in oxygen metabolism, increasing the rate of its flow, due to which additional saturation of cells occurs. It helps the body to recover faster from injuries, diseases or overwork, strengthens the cell membrane, prolonging the life span of cell connections.
Protects the liver by stimulating the production of new cells, which is an effective prevention of cirrhosis. It accelerates the production of creatine and glycogen, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of muscle tissue. Stimulates the synthesis of proteins, which are the key building blocks of new muscle cells.
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Pangamic acid has an anti-inflammatory effect, its intake promotes vasodilation and the elimination of toxins, including those obtained as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.
Foods high in pangamic acid
Pangamic acid is found mostly in plant foods. She is rich in:
- seeds and kernels of plants;
- brown rice;
- whole grain baked goods;
- Brewer's yeast;
- hazelnut kernels, pine nuts and almonds;
- watermelon;
- coarse wheat;
- melon;
- pumpkin.
In animal products, vitamin B15 is found only in beef liver and bovine blood.
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Daily need for vitamin B15
Only an approximate daily requirement of the body for pangamic acid has been established; for an adult, this figure ranges from 1 to 2 mg per day.
Average required daily intake
| Age | Indicator, mg. |
| Children under 3 years old | 50 |
| Children from 3 to 7 years old | 100 |
| Children from 7 to 14 years old | 150 |
| Adults | 100-300 |
Indications for use
Vitamin B15 is prescribed as part of complex therapy in the presence of the following diseases:
- various forms of sclerosis, including atherosclerosis;
- asthma;
- disorders of ventilation and blood circulation in the lungs (emphysema);
- chronic hepatitis;
- dermatitis and dermatoses;
- alcohol poisoning;
- the initial stage of liver cirrhosis;
- coronary insufficiency;
- rheumatism.
Pangamic acid is taken for the complex treatment of cancer or AIDS as an immunomodulating drug.
Contraindications
Vitamin B15 should not be taken for glaucoma and hypertension. In old age, taking acid can lead to tachycardia, malfunction of the cardiovascular system, headaches, insomnia, increased irritability, extrasystole.
Excess pangamic acid
It is impossible to get an excess in the acid entering the body along with food. It can only lead to an excess of the recommended dose of vitamin B15 supplements, especially in the elderly.
Symptoms of excess may include:
- insomnia;
- general malaise;
- arrhythmia;
- headaches.
Interaction with other substances
Pangamic acid effectively interacts with vitamins A, E. Its intake reduces the risk of side effects when taking tetracycline antibiotics, as well as drugs based on sulfonamide.
Vitamin B15 protects the stomach walls and adrenal cells when aspirin is taken regularly.
It has a good effect on metabolism when taken together with vitamin B12.
Vitamin B15 Supplements
| Name | Manufacturer | Dosage, mg | Number of capsules, pcs | Method of reception | price, rub. |
| Vitamin DMG-B15 for Immunity | Enzymatic Therapy | 100 | 60 | 1 tablet a day | 1690 |
| Vitamin B15 | AMIGDALINA CYTO PHARMA | 100 | 100 | 1 - 2 tablets per day | 3000 |
| B15 (Pangamic acid) | G&G | 50 | 120 | 1 - 4 tablets per day | 1115 |
