Importance of vitamin B5 in our daily life

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Introduction

 Vitamin B5 belongs to vitamin B complex group it is generally  known as pantothenic acid. It is a water soluble vitamin due to its water solubility in  nature it doesn't store in human body and we can take it  from diet on daily basis.

 It is almost present inplant and animal foods. 

It was discovered by American chemists Roger J.William.  Vitamin B5 is important for fatty acid synthesis, hormone production, energy metabolism and proper functioning of nervous system.

Vitamin B5 is made up of two component pantoicacid and beta alanine.

If we talk about its nature It can easily destroyed by alkali heat and acid.

Function of vitamin B5

1. How vitamin B5 is important for fatty acid synthesis?

* vitamin B5 is essential for fatty acid synthesis because it is the component of co-enzyme

* Co- enzyme  act as a carrier for acyl group

* Acyl group is the building block of fatty acid 

2.  How vitamin B5 is important for hormone synthesis?

* Vitamin B5 help in the production of steroid hormone that include cortisol, aldosterone, estrogen and testosterone.

* Co-enzyme derived from vitamin B5 is essential for conversion of cholesterol into hormone

3. How vitamin B5 is important for energy production?

* Vitamin B5 play a vital role in energy production because it is a part of Co- enzyme which is important for Krab cycle.

* By the help of Vitamin B5 body converts carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy

4. How vitamin B5 is important for co-enzyme formation?

* When we intake vitamin B5 our body  convert it  into Co- enzyme through several step which is important for biochemical reaction in our body.

5. What is the role vitamin B5 in nervous system?

* Vitamin B5 is important for nervous system because it enhance the production of acetylcholine which is a neurotransmitter for memory, muscle control and nerve signaling. 

6. What is the role of vitamin B5 in the formation of Red blood cells?

* Vitamin B5 participate indirectly in the production of hemoglobin 

* Co- enzyme which formed from vitamin B5 participate in the production of heme of hemoglobin( it means B5 derived co-enzyme  which participate in the production of  hem.  

For more about how formation of blood occur in our body https://www.healthduhs.org/2026/05/how-food-is-convert-into-and-blood.html

7. Does vitamin B5 participate in the synthesis and metabolism  of cholesterol?

* Vitamin B5 is important for co-enzyme formation which convert acetyl- CoA into cholesterols and cholesterols is an important component of cell membrane 

8. How vitamin B5 is important for skin and hair health?

* It improve skin hydration and elasticity 

* Vitamin B5 maintain fatty acid metabolism which is necessary for hair follicles

9. How vitamin B5 support detoxification process?

* Vitamin B5 helps liver enzyme to detoxify drugs and toxins in the liver

* Co-enzyme involved in the synthesis of a substance that neutralize toxins

Sources of vitamin B5

Plant sources of vitamin B5

*Mushroom

* Potatoes

* Peanuts

* Sunflower seeds

*whole grain

* lentils

* Broccoli

* Avocado

Animal  sources of vitamin B5

* Eggs 

* Milk

* Fish

* chicken 

* Beef 

* liver

Recommended amount  of vitamin B5

Pregnant women =6 mg day

Breastfeeding women =7 mg day

Infants =1.7 – 1.8 mg day

Children =2 – 4 mg day

Teenagers =5 mg day

Adults =5 mg day

Signs and symptoms of vitamin B5 deficiency

Deficiency of vitamin B5 is rare but in several case it happen due to 

★poor diet

★ Chronic alcoholism

★ Severe malnutrition 

★ Metabolic disorder 

The symptoms of its deficiency include

* Headache

* Fatigue

* Irritability

* Burning feet syndrome

* Numbness

* Digestive  problem

* Sleep disturbance

*  Muscle cramp

★If vitamin B5 taken in excess amount it can cause

* Diarrhea

* Mild digestive problem

*  Stomach disorder

Why vitamin B5 supplement are uses?

Vitamin B5 supplements are uses for therapeutic purpose

* wound healing 

By using this medicine it increase the rate of tissue repairing

* Stress management

Supplement of vitamin B5 helps adrenal gland function during stress

* skin disorder

* In some studies it shows that it help for the treatment of dermatitis 

How vitamin B5 is uses in industry and cosmetic?

* There is a derivatives of Vitamin B5 called panthenol which is used in many products e.g

* Sunscreen

* Hair conditioner

* Skin cream

* Wound healing ointment 

This panthenol helps the skin moisturize and repair skin

How to diagnose Vitamin B5 deficiency?

*    Vitamin B5 deficiency is rare if deficiency is possible these diagnoses will perform

*    Urinary pantothenic acid and serum  pantothenic acid.

For more about vitamins visit this pagehttps://www.healthduhs.org/2026/01/vitamin-and-their-function-in-human.html


Reference


 WHO -World Health Organization
NIH- National Institute Of Health)

 CDC- Centre for Disease Control and prevention




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