Vitamin B5
Pantothenic Acid
also known as Pantothenic acid, Antistress vitamin
Known as the antistress vitamin; supports adrenal hormones, antibodies, energy conversion, neurotransmitters, stamina, digestion, and mood.
Recommended daily intake
- Adults · 5 mg (adequate intake)
- Pregnancy · 6 mg
- Lactation · 7 mg
Upper intake limit
Not formally established
Signs of deficiency
- Essentially unknown from dietary causes
- Severe experimental deficiency causes burning feet, fatigue, irritability, headache
- Has been documented in severe malnutrition
- Supports adrenal hormone production
- Supports antibody formation
- Helps convert fats, carbohydrates, and proteins into energy
- Supports neurotransmitter production
- Supports stamina
- Supports gastrointestinal function
- Supports adrenal gland function
- May help depression
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