Vitamin B5 - PANTOTHIC ACID
Important for the entire energy metabolism
Pantothenic acid is derived from the Greek word "pantothen", which means "(from) everywhere". This is to express the fact that pantothenic acid is present in all animal and plant foods and is needed almost everywhere in the body.As a component of coenzyme A, vitamin B5 is involved in the breakdown and synthesis of fats, carbohydrates and proteins and thus in the release of energy from food. It also plays an important role in the synthesis of cholesterol, which in turn is required for the formation of steroid hormones such as sex hormones, anti-stress hormones and vitamin D. Vitamin B5 also contributes to the production of various neurotransmitters and haemoglobin, so that it indirectly enables the transmission of stimuli in the brain and the transportation of oxygen in the blood.
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
- contributes to normal energy metabolism
- contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- contributes to the normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters
- Contributes to normal mental performance
An adult's daily requirement of vitamin B5 is five to six milligrams and can normally be covered by a balanced diet. Animal offal and wholegrain products are particularly rich in vitamin B5. Herring, avocado, eggs and nuts are also important sources of vitamin B5.
We carry the following products with vitamin B5
