Nutricost Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) 500mg, 240 Capsules

 Nutricost Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) 500mg, 240 Capsules

•     500mg of Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Per Capsule
•     240 Capsules Per Bottle
•     Quality Guaranteed
•     Non-GMO, Gluten Free, 3rd Party Tested
•     Made in a GMP Compliant, FDA Registered Facility

VITAMIN B5

The vitamins are organic substances essential for the functioning of the body. They are needed in small quantities and are not normally produced in the body, but are removed from the diet. We can classify vitamins into two major groups: water-soluble , which dissolve in water, and fat-soluble, which dissolve in organic solvents and lipids. In the group of water-soluble vitamins, vitamin C and the B-complex vitamins are present, as is the case with vitamin B5.

The vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, was discovered in 1933 by Williams, when studying this yeast growth. This vitamin is formed by pantoic acid and a beta-alanine molecule, which are joined by an amine group.

Pantothenic acid is part of the composition of coenzyme A (CoA) and the carrier protein of the acyl groups (ACP), and is therefore essential for cell metabolism and various enzymatic pathways. This vitamin is related to the synthesis of cholesterol, steroid hormones, neurotransmitters, hemoglobin, porphyrins and phospholipids.

The distribution of vitamin B5 is wide, being found in different types of food in its free or bound form. Among foods rich in vitamins B5, we can mention the egg yolk, milk, cereals, yeast, muscle tissue and liver of animals.

Due to the great availability of this vitamin in food, cases of deficiency are rare. Even so, it can occur in people with absorption problems, with kidney failure who undergo dialysis and alcoholics. The lack of this vitamin is associated with metabolic and energy problems. When deficiency occurs, it is common for the patient to have constant tingling in the hands and feet.

Treatment for vitamin B5 deficiency is done with supplementation in most cases . In patients who have absorption problems, it is necessary to apply intramuscular or intravenous injections.

The recommended intake of vitamin B5 for adults is 5mg / d. For children up to 6 months of age, the recommended is 1.7mg / d; for school-age children (7 to 10 years), 4 mg / d is recommended. For pregnant and lactating women, who need a greater quantity of this substance, the recommendation is 6 and 7 mg / d, respectively. Although it is not toxic when ingested in large quantities, some studies show that high doses can trigger diarrhea.