Vitamin B15; Deficiency Symptoms, Food Source, Health Benefit

Last updated: July 6, 2026Reviewed date: July 6, 2026Reading time: 2 min read

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Vitamin b15 is a group of B vitamin that is essential for human brain development, controlling blood pressure different types of arthritis. It is a water-soluble vitamin mostly found in rice brands, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and apricot. The daily need for the vitamin is 25-150 grams. Vitamin B15 (pangamic acid) is not among the vitamin-like substances, as it is not essential. However, it is...

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This article explains Deficiency Symptoms of Vitamin B15 in simple medical language.
This article explains Food Sources of Vitamin B15 in simple medical language.
This article explains Health Benefit of Vitamin B15 in simple medical language.

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Definition

Vitamin b15 is a group of B vitamin that is essential for human brain development, controlling blood pressure different types of arthritis. It is a water-soluble vitamin mostly found in rice brands, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and apricot. The daily need for the vitamin is 25-150 grams.

Vitamin B15 (pangamic acid) is not among the vitamin-like substances, as it is not essential. However, it is effective as a medicament. This substance is destroyed by exposure to light and water.

Deficiency Symptoms of Vitamin B15

Deficiency symptoms of vitamin b15 are

High blood pressure
Lowering cholesterol levels
Rheumatism
Angina
Heart troubles
Asthma
Hypertension
Emphysema
Alcoholism
Cancer
Cirrhosis of the liver
Hepatitis
High cholesterol
Arteriosclerosis
Headaches
Emotional and mental stress

Food Sources of Vitamin B15

The food that contains a huge amount of vitamin b15 is

Apricot kernels
Pumpkin seeds
Brewer’s yeast
Torula yeast
Rice Bran
Sesame seeds
Oats
B15 tablets (extract)

Food sources of the pangamic acid include beef blood, whole grains such as brown rice, brewer’s yeast, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and apricot seeds. Dimethylglycine is sometimes used as a substitute for vitamin B15 because it is thought to combine with gluconic acid to form pangamic acid in the body. As with any supplements, before taking pangamic acid to consult your physician regarding medical conditions or drugs you are taking.

Health Benefit of Vitamin B15

The health benefit of vitamin b15 is describe bellow

Improving exercise endurance.
Asthma.
Eczema and other skin conditions.
Lung conditions.
Painful nerve and joint problems.
Alcoholism.
Fatigue.
High cholesterol
Improves tissue respiration,
Relieves fatigue,
Reduces the craving for alcohol,
It is good for the prevention of cirrhosis in the liver,
Promotes the excretion of toxins;
Prolongs the life of cells.
Pangamic acid improves the metabolism in the body and has anti-inflammatory properties. It promotes the synthesis of substances in the body that provide the performance of tissues and organs.
Normal body providing vitamin B15 supports adrenal activity that increases the production of hormones.
Reduces cholesterol and fat in the blood.

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Safety note: This is not a prescription or diagnosis. For severe symptoms, pregnancy danger signs, children with serious illness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like weakness, or major injury, seek urgent care.

Which doctor may help?

Start with a registered doctor or the nearest qualified health center.

What to tell the doctor

Write when the problem started and how it changed.
Bring old prescriptions, investigation reports, and current medicines.
Write allergies, pregnancy status, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, and major past illnesses.
Bring one family member if the patient is weak, elderly, confused, or a child.

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which danger signs mean I should go to hospital quickly?
Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
Basic physical examination by a clinician
CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

Avoid these mistakes

Do not use antibiotics, steroid tablets/injections, or strong painkillers without proper medical advice.
Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

This section is for patient education only. It does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care.

Safe first steps

Stop activity and seek urgent medical evaluation.
Chest pain should not be managed only with home medicine.
Discuss ECG and cardiac blood tests with emergency care when appropriate.

OTC medicine safety

Do not take random painkillers to hide chest pain before medical evaluation.

Avoid these mistakes

Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

Chest pressure, sweating, breathlessness, fainting, pain spreading to arm/jaw/back, or known heart disease needs emergency care.

Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

For rural patients and family caregivers

Patient health record and symptom diary

Write your symptoms, medicines already taken, test results, and questions before visiting a doctor. This note stays on your device unless you print or copy it.

Doctor to discuss: Doctor / qualified healthcare provider

Tests to discuss with doctor

Basic vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level if needed
Relevant blood, urine, imaging, or specialist tests only after clinical assessment

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
Which tests are really needed now?
Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Go to emergency care if you notice:

Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration

Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.

Step 1
Check danger signs first

If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.
Step 2
Record the symptom story

Write when symptoms started, severity, medicines already taken, allergies, pregnancy status, and test results.
Step 3
Visit a qualified clinician

A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.
Step 4
Do only useful tests

Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.
Step 5
Follow up and return early if worse

If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

Rural patient practical tips

Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

This roadmap is for education. A real diagnosis and treatment plan requires history, examination, and clinical judgment.

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