Here is an excerpt from Vitamin Research News bulletin of Sept. 2001.<www.VRP.com>re Dupuytrens contracture and Peyronies.I followed this protocol using PABA successfully to stop and reverse Peyronies.I used approx.3 to 4 grams per day. PABA as an Anti-Crosslinking Agent The crosslinkage theory of aging was proposed by Professor Johan Bjork-sten in 1974. Bjorksten believed that the aging process was due to crosslinks (undesir- able bonds induced by excess free radi- cals) which formed between molecules). Bjorksten theorized that these crosslinks progressively impaired the function of the body, the end result of which was aging. PABA appears to slow and in some cases even reverse crosslinking in the protein structures of connective tissues such as collagen. Collagen crosslinking-- is the primary process in a number of fibrotic diseases, including: . Peyronie's disease (formation of fibrotic plaques of the penis~ usually in men over 50, resulting in painful, "crooked" erec- tions, rendering intercourse difficult or impossible); Dupuytren 's contracture - (wherein the flexor tendons of the fingers - of the hands become fibrotic and contract, rendering the fingers useless); and sclero- derma (a rare condition characterized by heavily crosslinked skin and tissues, with d(1964) found PABA to have a marked therapeutic effect in these conditions, in' . doses of 12 grams per day.21 Zarafonetis also used PABA to treat dermatitis her- petiformis (200 mg, 4-5 times daily), and vitiligo (a depigmenting disease). By slowing crosslinking, PABA may pro- mote greater body flexibility in normally aging individuals. Potential Side Effects and Cautions High-dose PABA is generally well- tolerated, its most significant adverse side effects being diarrhea and nausea, which resolved with cessation of use, or lowering of tlie dose. As PABA is water soluble, it is rapidly excreted in the urine, and must therefore be administered in divided doses throughout the day. High-dose PABA should be discontinued when taking sulfa antibiotics (like Bactrim or Septra).
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