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Introduction What is a Balanced Diet Food Nutrient Terms DRVs for Fat and Carbohydrate Modifying your Diet Food Energy Balance Vitamins and Minerals Carbohydrate Fibre Cholesterol Trans-Fatty Acids Protein Vitamin A Vitamin C Sodium Vitamin B6, Niacin and Thiamin Vitamin E A Final Word Nutrients Covered |
Pantothenic acid is a water soluble vitamin. Pantothenic acid is part of the coenzyme A molecule which plays an essential role in the catabolism of all the macro-nutrients to yield energy. Pantothenic acid is very widely distributed in animal and plant tissues. Experimental dietary deficiency of pantothenic acid in humans leads to fatigue, headache, dizziness, muscle weakness, and gastro-intestinal disturbances. There is, however, no convincing evidence of pantothenic acid deficiency in humans other than when fed an experimental diet. |
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