Pantothenic Acid: A
member of the B-vitamin family (Vitamin B*5)
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Involved in the production of red blood cells and adrenal
hormones
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Critical to energy production in the body
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Important for the metabolism of proteins, fats and
carbohydrates
What
is Pantothenic Acid?
Pantothenic acid is a member of the B-vitamin family, and is often
referred to as vitamin B*5. Its bioactive form, coenzyme A, plays a
role in many processes in the body, including the metabolism of
proteins, fats and carbohydrates, the production of energy, and the
synthesis of red blood cells and a key neurotransmitter,
acetylcholine. Pantothenic Acid is very plentiful in many of the
foods we eat, and is found in all living things. Including most
grains, vegetables, and meats contain pantothenic acid, as well as
liver, yeast, salmon, eggs, and dairy products.
What
does Pantothenic Acid do?
Vitamin
B5 is involved in the production of red blood cells and adrenal
hormones. The body converts it to a catalyst called coenzyme A.
This catalyst is very critical to energy production in the body.
Vitamin B5 works with the other B vitamins to help in the ATP
making process. It is ATP that accelerates the cells in the body,
giving them the energy to run on. According to studies, vitamin B5
may help maintain cholesterol levels and healthy triglycerides
levels in the body that are already in normal range,
additionally.
Who
needs Pantothenic Acid?
Having a
high level of energy is important to bodybuilders as athletes and
just about anyone who is trying to get in shape! Although no one is
usually deficient of Vitamin B5, supplementation can help many
people.