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Pantothenic
Acid
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| Pantothenic Acid, sometimes
called Panthenol or Vitamin B5, is one of the B complex vitamins. |
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It is also known as the
"anti-stress" vitamin.
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| How
Pantothenic can help |
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Helps convert
carbohydrates, fats and protein into energy |
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Aids in the
utilization of vitamins |
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Improves the body's
resistance to stress |
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Helps in the
building of body cells |
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Helps maintain
normal development of the central nervous system |
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Helps maintain
normal adrenal gland function |
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Helps maintain
normal digestive processes |
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Fights infections by
building antibodies |
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Symptoms of
deficiency may include
Painful & burning feet, skin
abnormalities, retarded growth, dizzy spells, digestive disturbances |
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Natural
food sources
Eggs, liver, kidney, saltwater
fish, pork, beef, chicken, milk, potatoes, brewers yeast, whole
wheat, peas, beans, fresh vegetables |
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| Important
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| Although Pantothenic
Acid is found in a wide variety of foods, some examples are given above.
However, significant amounts are lost when the food is processed,
canned, frozen, cooked or refined, as in sugar or wheat flour. About 50%
of Pantothenic Acid in grain is lost in the milling process. |
| It must also be noted
that unlike niacin, thiamin and riboflavin, this member of the
B-complex group is not added to enrich white flour. |
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