Meaning of the term

name of the term :

Pantothenic acid

Found/source:

Offal (liver, kidneys), yeast, egg yolk, broccoli, salmon, poultry, milk, yoghurt, pulses, mushrooms, avocados, sweet potato, whole grains.

Summary:

Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the vitamin B complex, also known as vitamin B5. It can also be produced in small (insufficient) amounts by gut bacteria.

Function:

It is needed to produce coenzyme A, which is responsible for the breakdown of fats, carbohydrates and various amino acids – as well as for creating fatty acids, cholesterol and steroid hormones.

Synonyms : vitamin B5

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