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Vitamin Guide > Vitamins > Vitamin B5
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Vitamin B5 |
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Vitamin B5 Definition |
Vitamin B2 is also known as Pantothenic acid or anti-stress vitamin.
Like other vitamins, it is a water soluble Vitamin which plays a key role in secretion of hormones.
It is an essential nutrient required to sustain life. it is also important for production of haemoglobin, an essential part of red blood cells that transports oxygen to all body tissues.
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Vitamin B5 Benefits |
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It is essential for human growth, manufacture of antibodies, helps metabolize nutrients and for production of Vitamin D which is vital for synthesis and maintenance of coenzyme A.
it improves the body's ability to handle stress by supporting the adrenal glands.
It is needed to convert carbohydrates and fats into energy.
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Sources of Vitamin B5 |
Mushrooms are excellent source of Vitamin B5. Other good sources are cauliflower, broccoli, cheese, peanuts, meat, sunflower seeds, low fat yoghurt, sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries, eggs and grapefruit.
Since many foods contain Vitamin B5, the deficiency of the same is rare.
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Lack of Vitamin B5 |
Thought the deficiency of Vitamin B5 is rare, the symptoms are very similar to other vitamin B deficiencies.
These include fatigue, allergies, nausea and abdominal pain.
Can also cause depression, personality changes, heart problems and increased risk of infections.
Except in rare cases of malnourishment (where the symptoms noted are painful burning sensations of the feet), rest of the symptoms can be easily reversed and brought under control.
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Excess of Vitamin B5 |
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Thought very rare, excess dosage may lead to mild diarrhea.
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Precautions |
Since it is a relatively unstable Vitamin, a significant amount gets lost during cooking, freezing and commercial processing.
It is easily destroyed by acids such as vinegar or alkalis like baking soda and by dry heat.
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