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.

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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.

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)

All these compounds are water soluble, and therefore of simple assimilation, metabolism and elimination. Of the vitamins considered effectively as group B, all are present in plant foods and animals other than cobalamin, and folic acid, which are absent in plant foods.

All the B vitamins are closely related, so it is mostly effective presence of the entire complex and some not in isolation.

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.

Thiamine is essential for the proper functioning of the brain, in particular the concentration, attention, emotion and well being. Vitamin B1 deficiency results in fatigue, psychosis, muscle weakness, numbness of limbs, lack of physical coordination, nerve damage, brain damage and even death. Thiamine is found in its greatest concentration in enriched flour, cereals, and wheat germ.

Riboflavin is important for the production of red blood cells, to control the growth and production of antibodies, and the use of oxygen by the body. Vitamin B2 also helps the absorption of fat and its excretion in healthy skin, nails and hair, and maintaining good vision. Riboflavin is found more commonly in dairy products like milk and cheese.

Niacin is very important for the proper functioning of the digestive system, for the appetite, and for healthy skin and nerves. Studies also suggest that increased doses of vitamin B3 lowers LDL cholesterol, the bad cholesterol, increases HDL cholesterol, the good cholesterol, and prevents hardening of the arteries. Sources of niacin are meat, fish, poultry, peanuts, milk and eggs.

The principal amount of pantothenic acid is its role in the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats to produce energy. It was also linked to an effective treatment of nerve damage, skin problems and respiratory problems. This member of the B complex is found in peas, beans, whole grains, fish and lean meat.

Vitamin B6 is crucial for the breakdown of proteins, and the effective use of the resulting amino acid, pyridoxine also assists in maintaining normal levels of blood sugar. Moreover, in conditions of shortage of calories, facilitates the obtaining of energy from carbohydrates.

Biotin helps the brain function and helps the functioning of the body in converting proteins into energy. The research also shows that it works together with vitamins B6, B9 and B12 to help reduce levels of homocysteine in the blood and thus the risk of heart attack. Biotin is present in poultry, fish, whole grains, oats, soybeans and bananas.

Folic acid or B9 is important for the production and maintenance of new cells, it is essential, in particular, both during pregnancy and infancy when cell growth is extremely rapid. Green leafy vegetables, mushrooms, liver and dried beans and peas are excellent sources of Vitamin B9.

Vitamins B12 and B9 are working together to produce healthy red blood cells. Cyanocobalamin also aids in the health of the central nervous system. There is only one source of vitamin B12, animal products, whether fish, poultry, milk or eggs.

Vitamin B deficiency leads to many health risks. However, a healthy and balanced diet is the key to an adequate intake of all members of the complex of B vitamins The use of dietary supplements of vitamin B is not necessary because an adequate amount of this vitamin is produced naturally by taking daily food.