Friday, October 24, 2008

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5
The proper chemical name of vitamin B5 is Pantothenic acid.

Principle Sources

  • This vitamin is abundant in many foods and is manufactured by intestinal bacteria as well.

Function

  • Forms part of coenzyme A molecule which is involved in activation of carboxylic acids in cell metabolism.

Deficiency diseases and Symptoms

  • Poor nerve-muscle coordination.
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle cramp

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