Recommended Dietary Allowance
Men 5 milligrams Women 5 milligrams
Men 5 milligrams Women 5 milligrams
Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin in the B-complex. Pantothenic acid has been called the anti-stress vitamin because of the role it plays in the production of the adrenal hormones. In addition to adrenal hormone production, vitamin B5 is involved in a whole host of important biological processes in the body such as: aiding in the formation of antibodies, aiding vitamin utilization, helping convert the macro-nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) into energy, also it is involved in the production of neurotransmitters. Vitamin B5 is the essential element of coenzyme A (a vital chemical in metabolic functions). Vitamin B5 has been known to be an energy enhancer and is need for normal gastrointestinal tract function. A deficiency of vitamin B5 can lead to fatigue, headache, nausea, tingling in the hands. Good sources of vitamin B5 are lean meats, whole grains, legumes, fresh vegetables, and avocados.
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