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Para-aminobenzoic acid poisoning

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Para-aminobenzoic acid poisoning

Definition:

This poisoning is from an overdose of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA).

Alternative Names:
PABA poisoning; Vitamin Bx poisoning 

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Poisonous Ingredient:

Para-aminobenzoic acid, also called vitamin Bx. Vitamin Bx is not considered a true vitamin.

Where Found:

• Some sunscreen products
• Other skin care products
• Whole grains
• Mushrooms
• Spinach
• Liver
• Brewer's yeast
• Molasses

This list may not be all inclusive

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