Pantothenic Acid
Also called Vitamin B5, Pantothenic acid (pan" toe then' ik as’ id) is a water soluble vitamin that is found in many foods including vegetables, eggs, liver and yeast. Pantothenic acid is a component of coenzyme A and is involved in fatty acid and cholesterol metabolism and synthesis of steroid hormones.
Deficiency of Pantothenic Acid[edit | edit source]
Pantothenic acid deficiency has been produced experimentally and causes gastrointestinal disturbance, muscle cramps, paresthesias, ataxia, depression and hypoglycemia. It may be the cause of burning feet syndrome, experienced by prisoners of war. Pantothenic acid deficiency occurs largely as a component of mixed, severe malnutrition with combined vitamin deficiencies.
Recommended daily allowance of Pantothenic Acid[edit | edit source]
The recommended dietary allowance of pantothenic acid has not been formally established, but the dietary reference adequate intake is 5 mg daily in adults.
Dosage and administration for Pantothenic Acid[edit source]
Pantothenic acid is available generically in many over-the-counter forms and is included in most multivitamin preparations, typically in concentrations ranging from 1 to 10 mg. Pantothenic acid supplementation has not been associated with adverse events, ALT elevations or liver injury even when given in high doses.
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