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Diet
& Nutrition Vitamin
B5
What
is vitamin B5?
Vitamin B5 (otherwise known as
pantothenic acid) occurs in all living cells, both plant and animals. It
is also produced in the intestinal tract by bacteria.
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Function
- Assists in the metabolism of
carbohydrates, proteins and fatty acids
- Essential for cell metabolism
- Works in the synthesis of
cholesterol metabolism, hormone production and haemoglobin
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Signs
of deficiency
Vitamin B5 is so widely available
that symptoms of deficiency are not recorded.
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This page was last updated on 25 October 2006 15:44:41
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