Pantothenic Acid
VITAMIN B5 -
Pantothenic Acid Helps produce
full, healthy hair and stronger nails by stimulating vitamin utilization
and releasing energy from food. With Folic acid, it can help to restore
your hair's natural color and may aid in preventing hair loss.
Pantothenic acid was discovered in 1933 by Dr. R. J. Williams and was
found to be a true vitamin shortly thereafter. Its name is derived from
the Greek word pantos that means "everywhere",
which is appropriate for this widely distributed vitamin.
PANTOTHENIC ACID
(vitamin B5) plays a still-undefined role in the metabolism of proteins,
carbohydrates, and fats. Pantothenic acid is an integral part of coenzyme
A and plays the important role of decarboxylating pyruvate in the citric
acid cycle. Clinically, pantothenic acid is necessary for the synthesis of
red blood cells, steroid metabolism, neuron activity, and stimulation of
antibody production. Common sources of pantothenic acid are cheese, corn,
eggs, liver, meats, peanuts, peas soybeans, brewer's yeast, and wheat
germ. Because of its wide occurance, pantothenic acid deficiency is very
rare unless specifically engineered for the purposes of biochemical
investigations.
Along with
other B vitamins,
pantothenic acid is required for
converting food to energy, building red blood cells, making bile, and
synthesizing fats, adrenal gland steroids, antibodies, acetylcholine and
other neurotransmitters. Pantothenic acid in dexpanthenol lotions and
creams relieves the pain of burns, cuts, and abrasions, reduces skin
inflammations, and speeds wound healing.
The RDA for men is 10 mcg and women is 8 mcg.
IMPORTANCE:
- Participates in the release of energy from
carbohydrates, fats & protein
- aids in the utilization of vitamins
- improves the body's resistance to stress
- helps in cell building & the development of the
central nervous system
- helps the adrenal glands
- fights infections by building antibodies
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
- painful & burning feet
- skin abnormalities
- retarded growth
- dizzy spells
- digestive disturbances
- vomiting
- restlessness
- stomach stress
- muscle cramps
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 Tablespoon (8 ml)
Serving Per Container: 30 |
|
Amount
per serving |
% USRDA |
Calories |
4 |
<2 |
Total Carbohydrate |
1 g |
<2 |
Total Fat |
0 g |
0 |
Sodium |
0 g |
0 |
Vitamin B5 d-Calcium Pantothenate |
50 mg |
500 |
Phytogenic Mineral Catalyst |
100 mcg |
** |
Calcium, Chloride, Cobalt, Chromium, Magnesium,
Boron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus,
Sulfur, Potassium, Iodine and Zinc |
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie
diet
** No daily value established |
Directions: Take 8 ml once daily with food |
* This statements have not been
evaluated by the Food and Drag Administration.
This products are not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
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