Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
Functions
- Involved in carbohydrate and fat metabolism.
- Reduces stress.
- Prevents ageing.
- Relieves fatigue.
- Reduces arthritis symptoms.
- Helps to release energy from food.
- Essential to the synthesis of cholesterol, fat and red blood cells.
Sources
- Organ meat
- Brewer’s yeast
- Egg yolk
- Fish
- Chicken
- Whole grain cereals
- Dried beans
- Lentils
- Peanuts
- Dried fruits
- Vegetables (sweet potato, green peas, cauliflower, broccoli, Mushrooms)
- Avocado
Deficiency
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Alopecia (baldness)
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramps
- Muscle cramps
- Insomnia
- Reduced immunity
- Deficiency is seen only in severely malnourished patients.
Toxicity
- No toxic effects