Vitamin B5 is an essential nutrient that is naturally present in some foods and can be found everywhere in all living creatures (in bacteria, molds, plants, animals and people) that’s why it’s called pantothenic (derived from the Greek term pantos, or everywhere).
• The main function of this water-soluble B-complex vitamin is in the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier protein.
• Coenzyme A (CoA) is essential for fatty acid synthesis and degradation, transfer of acetyl and acyl groups, and a multitude of other anabolic and catabolic processes. Acyl carrier protein‘s main role is in fatty acid synthesis.
• Pantothenic Acid is the best ally against Stress.
• Vitamin B5 supports the activity of the Adrenal Glands and is essential for Proteins, fats and Carbohydrates Metabolism.
• A wide variety of plant and animal foods contain Vitamin B5.
• About 85% of dietary Vitamin B5 is in the form of CoA (or phosphopantetheine).
• These forms are converted to Vitamin B5 by Digestive enzymes (nucleosidases, peptidases, and phosphorylases) in the intestinal lumen and intestinal cells.
• Pantothenic Acid is absorbed in The Intestine and delivered directly into the bloodstream by active transport (and possibly simple diffusion at higher doses).
• Pantetheine (the dephosphorylated form of phosphopantetheine) however, is First taken up by intestinal cells and converted to Vitamin B5 before being delivered into the bloodstream.
• The intestinal flora also produces Vitamin B5, but its contribution to the total amount of Vitamin B5 that the body absorbs is not known.
• Red blood cells carry Pantothenic Acid throughout the body.
• Most Vitamin B5 in tissues is in the form of CoA, but smaller amounts are present as acyl carrier Protein or free Vitamin B5.
Note:
Recommend Daily Intakes:
• Infants (0-6 months): 1.7mg per day
• Infants (7-12 months): 1.8mg per day
• Children (1-3 years): 2mg per day
• Children (4-8 years): 3mg per day
• Children (9-13 years): 4mg per day
• Males and females (14 years and over): 5mg per day
• Pregnant women: 6mg per day
• Breastfeeding women: 7mg per day
Health Benefits of Vitamin B5
Cardiovascular System
• A generous amounts of Vitamin B5/Pantothenic Acid maintains a normal Sodium–Potassium ratio (keep Sodium levels low and Potassium levels high).
Note:
* Sodium is a mineral that causes Water retention and High Blood Pressure.
* Potassium is a mineral which regulates body fluids and blood pressure by neutralizing Sodium effects.
Foods & Cardiovascular System
Immune System
• Pantothenic Acid has potent anti-oxidant effects as it helps synthesize co-enzyme A (an anti-oxidant which plays a crucial part in the synthesis of fatty acids), prevents fatigue and neutralizes Anti-Biotics side effects.
Foods & Immune System
Metabolism
• Pantothenic Acid helps convert Carbohydrates and fats into usable Energy.
Foods & Metabolism
Skin Health
• Pantothenic Acid ensures an adequate production of healthy fat cells and contributes to healing Wounds, sores, Burns.
Foods & Skin Health
The Brain & Nervous System
• Pantothenic Acid is used for the treatment of several nerve disorders and various medical conditions (such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, peripheral Neuritis, Prostatitis [or Prostate gland inflammation], premenstrual syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mouth Ulcers, and chronic fatigue syndrome and growth retardation) as it supports the function of the Adrenal Glands (responsible for stress-related Hormone production), encouraging the production of sufficient amounts of Hormones meant to help us cope with Stress, helps with Depression and prevents fatigue. Its deficiency can lead to apathy, muscle weakness, Digestive symptoms and even Depression.
Note:
* The suprarenal or Adrenal Glands are Hormone producing glands situated just above the kidneys.
Foods & Nervous System
Foods Rich in Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
* The Order is from the Highest Level of Vitamin B5 [Pantothenic Acid] Concentration.
1)
Rice Bran
2)
Liver (Beef)
3)
Liver (Turkey)
4)
Liver (Chicken)
5)
Liver (Duck)
6)
Liver (Goose)
7)
Liver (Lamb)
8)
Safflower Seeds
9)
Giblets (Turkey)
10)
Tomato Powder
11)
Caviar
12)
Spirulina
13)
Cheese (Gjetost)
14)
Acai Berries
15)
Buttermilk
16)
Heart (Turkey)
17)
Agar Agar
18)
Abalone
19)
Egg York
20)
Sesame Flour
21)
Sockeye Salmon
22)
Whitefish
23)
Pepper (Paprika)
24)
Wheat Germ
25)
Wheat Bran
26)
Lentils
27)
Jew’s Ear (Pepeao)
28)
Goose (Meat)
29)
Trout Fish
30)
Mung Beans
31)
Shitake Mushroom
32)
Avocado
33)
Plain Yoghurt
34)
Cremini Mushroom
35)
Corn (Maize)
36)
Sweet Potato
37)
Cauliflower
38)
Broccoli
39)
Cabbage
40)
Chicken Eggs
