Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin B5 – Pantothenic Acid plays an important role in the function of the adrenal gland and the secretion of hormones as well as helping in the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates.
It helps maintain healthy skin, muscles, and nerves and may even help to fight allergies.
Food With Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5 is found in a wide range of foods and can also be made by the body in the intestines. It is found in beef, saltwater fish, liver, pork, eggs, brewer’s yeast, mushrooms, whole rye flour, and whole wheat.
Dosage
At the time of this writing there is no recommended dosage of Vitamin B or Pantothenic Acid by the USRDA.
Vitamin B5 Side Effects
Since vitamin B is water soluable, it is not stored by the body and toxicity would be rare. If you take excessive amounts (more than 10g a day ), you may experience diarrhea or digestive upset.
Symptoms of Vitamin B5 Deficiency
Some symptoms of vitamin B deficiency can include nausea, headache and even depression. Weak muscles and insomnia can also be a symptom of pantothenic acid deficiency. Of course these can be symptoms of many disorders so please see your physician if you experience them.
Other Considerations
Take vitamin B5 along with the other B vitamins and with vitamins, A, C and E. Cooking can destroy this vitamin so get it from supplements or raw foods like brewers yeast if possible. Some think that Vitamin B can help reduce wrinkles and graying of the hair.
See Also:
Vitamin B1 - Thiamine - Good for metabolism and the nervous system.
Vitamin B2 - Also called Vitamin G, Riboflavin - Good for skin , hair and nails.
Vitamin B3 - Also called Vitamin P, Niacin - Healthy skin, circulation and nerves.
Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine and Pyridoxamine - Helps balance hormonal changes.
Vitamin B9 - Also called Vitamin M, Folic Acid - Crucial for cell production and a developing fetus.
Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin - stimulates appetite and helps release energy.
Of Interest
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