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.

Toxicity
Pantothenic acid is not considered toxic to humans or animals. Therefore not established the maximum tolerable intake for this vitamin.
The only side effect observed was diarrhea resulting from consumption of high-dose supplements of calcium pantothenate.
The fact that adverse effects are not known does not mean that these do not exist with an excess of high doses.

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.
Historically, the lack of pantothenic acid was named player of burning foot syndrome that affected prisoners of World War II in Asia.

Pantothenic acid deficiency has been observed experimentally only in people who received an antagonist with a diet without the vitamin. The symptoms observed were headache, fatigue, insomnia, intestinal disorders such as nausea and vomiting, neurological symptoms such as parenthesis (numbness, tingling, loss of sensation) in hands and feet, hypoglycemia and increased sensitivity to insulin.

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.

Her name derives from the Greek word pantothen (????????) which means “everywhere.” It is present in most foods we eat. It has the advantage that gut bacteria also synthesize, hence their absence or deficiency is almost nonexistent. Pantothenic acid is vital for the synthesis and maintenance of coenzyme A (CoA), an essential component of many enzymatic processes. It works in conjunction with biotin in various metabolic processes in the body.

Features:

* It is part of coenzyme A.
* Participates in the synthesis of stress hormones (adrenaline) in the adrenal glands from cholesterol. Along with other B complex vitamins is used to improve and alleviate disorders caused by stress.
* Involved in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
* It is necessary for our body to form antibodies to maintain the immune system in optimal condition.
* It is necessary for the synthesis of iron.
* Involved in the formation of insulin.
* It is important in obtaining the energy of our metabolism.
* Helps relieve symptoms of arthritis.
* Reduce stomach acid with biotin and thiamine, thus relieves gastritis, stomach ulcers and other gastric diseases.
* Helps reduce blood cholesterol levels.
* Improved some skin conditions.
* Helps reduce the symptoms of migraine.

Vitamin B-5: Pantothenic acid

Vitamin B-5 has multiple benefits: serving as bracing, supports the transformation of sugars and fats into energy, prevents fatigue, maintains the beauty and healthy skin and hair, contributes to the formation of antibodies to fight infection and promote healing.

For pantothenic acid deficiency in the diet, it is noteworthy that not well understood because they have not been studied in detail. That yes, we can say that there have been cases of allergies, nausea, abdominal pain or fatigue when you have noticed the absence of vitamin B-5. There have been extreme cases such as adrenal insufficiency and hepatic encephalopathy, although usually the case in countries where malnutrition prevails.

Its main natural sources are:

Germ and wheat bran

Whole grains

Nuts

Green vegetables

Egg yolk