Pantothenic Acid or B5 is a member of the B complex vitamins. It is a water soluble nutrient that occurs in every living cell of all forms of life. It is a part of coenzyme A (CoA)-a combination of pantothenic acid + ADP (adenosine diphosphate) + amino acid cysteine. B5 is vital in cellular metabolism-carbohydrates, fat, protein and alcohol. It is synthesized by the body in the intestines by the local bacterial flora.
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Vitamin B5 is widely distributed in foods and deficiency of this nutrient has not been yet reported. Pantothenic-dense sources include meat, milk, mushrooms, broccoli and eggs. Possible deficiency of this vitamin is cases of alcoholism where the side affects of the deficiency may go unrecognized as most likely it will be masked among other B vitamin deficiencies. Also in cases of ulcerative or granulomatous colitis and diabetes
There is no known toxicity for B5. For adults the daily intake is set at 5mg/day. The vitamin is easily destroyed by alkali, acid and heat. Pantothenic acid is essential in the synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids. It is important for the maintenance of a healthy digestive system, reduce toxicity of many drugs and minimize the cellular damage caused by radiation.
Supplementation may helpful with the following conditions: constipation, high cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, suppressed immune function and chronic fatigue. Vitamin B5 like all other B Vitamins if taken alone in large doses for long periods of time it may result in loses of other vitamin B vitamins such as Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, etc. Always consult your health care provider before begin any therapeutic program.
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