Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Function
- Crucial to adrenal function and the formation of adrenal hormones and the formation of antibodies.
- Critical to vitamin utilization and helps the conversion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to energy.
- Every cell in the body needs pantothenic acid and it is concentrated in the organs.
- Also involved in the production of neurotransmitters.
Sources
Beef, brewer’s yeast, eggs, fresh vegetables, kidney, legumes, liver, mushrooms, nuts, pork, saltwater fish, whole grain rye, and wheat.
Deficiencies
Depression and anxiety, gastrointestinal disorders, and severe fatigue can result from inadequate intake.