Overview

Pangamic acid is a term used for many different chemicals. It was originally claimed to contain D-gluconodimethyl aminoacetic acid from apricot kernels.

There is no standard chemical identity for pangamic acid, so it's not clear how it works. Pangamic acid is also sometimes referred to as vitamin B15, but pangamic acid is not recognized as a vitamin.

People use pangamic acid for asthma, alcohol use disorder, high cholesterol, athletic performance, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Using pangamic acid may also be unsafe.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

We currently have no information for PANGAMIC ACID overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Pangamic acid is possibly unsafe. Chemicals found in some formulations of pangamic acid may cause cancer.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Pangamic acid is possibly unsafe. Chemicals found in some formulations of pangamic acid may cause cancer.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is possibly unsafe to use pangamic acid while pregnant or breast-feeding. Chemicals found in some pangamic acid formulations can cause birth defects and/or cancer. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions ?

We currently have no information for PANGAMIC ACID overview.

Dosing

Pangamic acid is a term used for many different chemicals. There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose might be. Chemicals found in some formulations of pangamic acid might be unsafe. Speak with your healthcare provider before taking pangamic acid.
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