Pantothenic Acid is a water soluble vitamin, alternatively known as Vitamin B5, panthenol and calcium pantothenate. This B vitamin is essential in production, transportation and release of energy from fats and sugars and in the utilization of other vitamins. It is also necessary for the manufacture of corticosteroids and the sex hormones. It plays a major role in the functioning of adrenal glands and nervous system, and in growth and development. And almost forgot! It's involved in the manufacture of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine (a signal carrier between nerve cells) and in the production of compounds needed to make hemoglobin.
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Panthothenic acid deficiencies usually occur in people in very poor health, such as alcoholics. Symptoms of deficiency may include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, headache and numbness or tingling in the limbs and extremities, muscle cramps, poor coordination, and fainting. Luckily, deficiencies are rare.
High doses may cause diarrhea, but it is otherwise non-toxic.
Panthothenic acid works with Vitamins B1, B2, and B3.
Egg yolks, organ meat, other meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, whole-grain cereal, broccoli, cauliflower, and legumes are all good sources of pantothenic acid
Pantothenic acid (as pantethine) is used to treat high cholesterol/triglycerides. Secondary uses include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and sinusitis.
Pantothenic Acid may have a synergetic, beneficial effect when combined with tricyclic antidepressants. Sulfa drugs, sleeping pills, estrogen and alcohol may raise pantothenic acid requirements.
Drew a blank on this one. Not widely studied.