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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