Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is part of the group of the water-soluble vitamins. Pantothenic acid happens in almost all foods. One particularly much finds meat, yeast, whole grain products into liver, fish, cabbage types (cauliflower, broccoli) and legumes. Pantothenic acid plays an important role in the metabolism. It is off involved in it and construction of fats, carbohydrates and amino acids and at the formation of steroid hormones like e.g. cortisol or aldosterone. After latest studies pantothenic acid is used at the medical treatment of acne.

Vitamin B5 is heat stable and immune against light and oxygen. Deficiency symptoms appear rarely. Cause you for metabolic disturbances, these to be able to lead spasms, burning toe, swollen tongue, skin changes, reflex disturbances, dizziness, vomiting and depressions.

An over-dosage can cause headaches, nausea, pruritus and allergies.

Daily requirement should amount between 15-20 mg.


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