Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B5
Pantothenic acid or vitamin B5 is essential in the metabolism of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and alcohol. In addition, pantothenic acid also produces steroid hormones and red blood cells.
Some food sources of vitamin B5:
- Kidneys
- Eggs
- Legumes
- Yeast
- Meats
- Milk
- Liver
- Peanuts
Pantothenic acid deficiency
It is extremely rare that someone suffers from pantothenic acid deficiency as it is present in a widespread food items.