| What is Pantothenic Acid? |
| Written by Adrian Wozniak | ||
| Tuesday, 29 September 2009 | ||
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* Pantothenic Acid also called vitamin B5 (a B vitamin), is a water-soluble vitamin required to sustain life. Recommended Intake * Males & Females ≥ 19 years: 5 mg/day What's Pantothenic Acid for? * Helps convert food into energy as part of Coenzyme A (CoA) * Involved in vitamin utilization * Assists in nerve function Best Food sources * Found in most animal and plant foods, such as beef, poultry, whole grains, legumes, tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes |
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