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Vitamin B5 – Pantothenic Acid (Water-Soluble)
Vitamin B5 – Pantothenic Acid (Water-Soluble)
Foods: Almonds, cashews, eggs, pumpkin seeds, mushrooms, liver
Nutrient inhibiting factors: Processing, cooking, caffeine, drugs, alcohol
  • Essential for the transport of fatty acids within body cells
  • Required for the release of energy from stored fats and for the synthesis of cholesterol
  • Essential for white blood cell production, for the utilization of carbohydrates and proteins, and for the functioning of vitamin B2
  • Deficiency of B5 may lead to abdominal pains, kidney damage, and ulcers
  • Essential for the health of the adrenal glands and for the production of the hormone adrenaline
  • May protect against chronic fatigue syndrome and arthritis
  • Essential for the growth and development of the nervous system
  • Deficiency often shows as fatigue and weakness because nerve disorders produce weak muscle action along with pins and needles in the hands in feet
  • B5 has beneficial effects in conditions such as insomnia, psychosomatic disorders, cramps, depression, apathy, and unstable heart condition
  • Required for the productions of antibodies to fight infection; it protects cells against radiation and is essential for the development of healthy fats in cells
  • B5 promotes healthy skin and hair and also assists the functions of the liver
 
 
 
 
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Yours in Health,
Silke Heine,
Owner of Simplify Holistic Nutrition
(781) 883-5951