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Vitamin B5 can prevent or used for the treatment of the following situations:

* Burning foot syndrome
* Adrenal insufficiency
* Cataracts
* Chronic fatigue and migraines
* Hiperlilipidemia (high blood lipid levels)
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Heartburn
* Stress

Recommended daily doses of pantothenic acid
In the following table are set adequate intake of vitamin B5 according to the Department of Nutrition of the IOM (Institute of Medicine: Institute of Medicine) and USDA (United States Department of Agriculture: Department of Agriculture United States) for both infants, children and adults. mg / day: milligrams per day.
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Main sources
* Sources of animal origin of all foods containing vitamin animal kingdom. Anyway, those who are always having a higher ratio, such as the liver and viscera in general, white meats such as poultry and eggs.
* Power plant: yeast, broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, whole grains and legumes.
* Supplements: through tablets or capsules in the form of pantethine and calcium pantothenate.

The following table states the amount of milligrams (mg) of vitamin B5 present per serving.

Deficiency or lack of pantothenic acid
With a varied and balanced diet that incorporates all food groups there is no lack or deficiency of pantothenic acid. It is seen in cases of severe malnutrition. Read the rest of this entry »

Brief Definition
Prior course as vitamin B5, pantothenic acid is necessary for the assimilation of carbohydrates, proteins and fats are essential to cell life.

It is present in most foods, although a greater proportion of animal food. Therefore vegans or total vegetarians are more likely to suffer lack.

His absence creates a decrease in cases of defense against infections, bleeding, weakness and dizziness.
Daily doses are required for children 5 mg and 10 mg for adults.

Extended Definition
Pantothenic acid is considered a water-soluble nutrient belonging to the complex of B vitamins was discovered in 1933 by Dr. Roger J. Williams from the growth of yeasts. But it was only in 1938 that Dr. Williams was able to isolate vitamin B5 liver cell.
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Originally it was believed that there were 15 B-group vitamins, which with the passage of time and research, were shown as only six: Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), folate (Folic acid – what some call B9) and cobalamin (B12).

These compounds are believed vitamins are: adenine (B4), pantothenic acid (B5), Choline (B7), Biotin (B8), carnitine (B11), orotic acid (B13), xanthopterin (B14) and B15 (pangamic acid)
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Vitamin B vitamins is one of the most famous, but we know very little about its benefits and its importance to the health and welfare.

Vitamin B is actually a group of eight distinct vitamins, B1 – thiamine B2 – riboflavin, B3 – niacin, B5 – pantothenic acid, B6 – pyridoxine, B7 – Biotin, B9 – folic acid, B12 – cyanocobalamin, known collectively as Vitamin B complex Vitamin B is water soluble, which explains all versions of effervescent supplements of vitamin B.

The B vitamins work in sync to support the health of many body systems. The B complex improves immune function, promotes the proper functioning of the nervous system, maintains the metabolic rate, increases mitosis and meiosis, and helps in the prevention of depression and cardiovascular diseases. Read the rest of this entry »