Vitamin B15 (Pangamic Acid)

There is much confusion surrounding Vitamin B15, also referred to as pangamic acid, DMG, or calcium pangamate? More than likely, many of you have never heard of any of these terms. Neither did I until today. Some claim B15 to be pangamic acid, while others claim it to be calcium pangamate. There are also sources that claim it to be N, N dimethylglycine (DMG). Some websites suggest that Vitamin B15, panoramic acid and calcium pangamate are synonymous terms. So let’s take a look at each in an attempt to clarify. The following have all been claimed to be Vitamin B15: Pangamic acid: An ester derived from gluconic acid and dimethylglycine Calcium pangamate: The calcium salt of pangamic acid N, N-Dimethylglycine (DMG): A derivative of the amino acid glycine It is clear from the above definitions that these are three different compounds that should not be construed to be the same thing. To confuse the matter even more, the meaning of Vitamin B15 differs depending on geographic location. In other words, the USA infers that Vitamin B15 is pangamic acid; while Russia infers that Vitamin B15 is calcium pangamate. But not the same calcium pangamate listed above! In Russia it is believed to be a combination of the calcium salt of pangamic acid (calcium pangamate), calcium gluconate and N,N-dimethylglycine (DMG), which they call Calgam. SOURCE: Why do you need Vitamin B15 (“Pangamic acid”)? Intermediary metabolite involving several physiological systems Improves oxygen utilization Improves circulation Improves glucose metabolism Aids in production of neurotransmitters Aids in production of hormones Aids DNA Enhances the immune system by increasing the immune response Normalizes blood glucose levels Supports liver detoxification Methylation of DNA Antiviral Antibacterial Anti-tumor Detoxifies chemical poisoning Enhances liver function Conditions Related to Vitamin B15 Deficiency Cancer Angina pectoris Atherosclerosis Chronic Inflammation Arthritis High LDL Cholesterol Hypertension Cirrhosis of liver Asthma Emphysema Alcoholism Autism Hepatitis Hypoxia (low oxygen levels in the body) Rheumatic fever Rheumatism Chemical poisoning Exposure to chronic environmental pollutants Chronic pain Chronic fatigue Seizures Also See: