Pantothenate

Deficiency Symptoms: Pantothenate deficiency symptoms are thought to be uncommon because of widespread distribution in all foodstuffs. However, human deficiency symptoms may include fatigue, depression, burning feet, dermatitis, burning or pain of arms and legs, anorexia, nausea, indigestion, irritability, mental depression, fainting, hair loss, increased heart rate, and susceptibility to infection.

Dietary sources richest in Pantothenate (per serving) include: Nutritional supplements, Nutritional Yeasts, Legumes, Whole Grain Products, Wheat, Germ, Vegetables, Nuts, Seeds.

The estimated safe and adequate daily dietary intake for pantothenate is 4-7 mg for adults. Oral administration of pantothenate has shown no toxicity in doses up to 10 gms daily. Higher doses may cause diarrhea.

*SpectraCell Laboratory research 

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Pantothenic acid plays vital roles in energy production from foodstuffs. Pantothenate is a component of coenzyme A, which is indispensable for two-carbon unit metabolism (acetyl groups). Acetyl groups are involved in the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and other compounds, as well as synthesis of fats, cholesterol, steroid hormones, porphyrin and phospholipids.