Pantothenic Acid (B5)

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Pantothenic Acid (B5) Structure

Pantoic acid joined to β-alanine

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Pantothenic Acid (B5) Active Form

Coenzyme A (CoA), Acyl Carrier Protein (ACP)

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Pantothenic Acid (B5) RDA and UL

AI (Men and Women): 5 mg/day

Pregnancy/Lactation: 6mg / 7mg/day

UL: none established

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Pantothenic Acid (B5) Rich Food Sources

Beef liver, shiitake mushrooms, sunflower seeds, chicken, avocado, whole grains

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Pantothenic Acid (b5) Metabolic Functions

Formation of Acetyl-CoA to enter the TCA cycle and initiate fatty acid synthesis.

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Pantothenic Acid (B5) Insufficiency Effects

restricts entry into terminal oxidative pathways.

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Pantothenic Acid (B5) Deficiency Symptoms

Extremely rare ("burning feet syndrome," paresthesia, fatigue, irritability, gastrointestinal distress).

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Pantothenic Acid (B5) At-Risk Populations

Severe malnutrition or famine conditions