VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID)

Molecular Formula‎: ‎C9H17NO5

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• Used to create fats (lipids).

• Strengthens the immune system.

• Vitamin B5 is important in the absorption of other vitamins

• Calcium pantothenate (Calcium + B5) is involved in the metabolism of fatty acids.

• Key in the formation of antibodies involved in the process of synthesis of neurotransmitters.

• Needed to make steroid hormones.

• Stimulates the production of adrenal hormones

• Aids in haemoglobin creation.

Recommended daily amounts: 19+ years old

Female: 5 mcg

Male: 5 mcg

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Or-ways products that contain Vitamin B5

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Dried Fruits

Prunes

Grains

Teff

Pulses

Beluga Lentils

Brown Lentils

Chickpeas

Green lentils

Red Lentils

Seeds

Black Sesame seeds

Sesame seeds

Other good sources of Vitamin B5

avocados, baked potato, bananas, legumes, mushrooms, peanuts, sunflower seeds, oranges, whole grain cereals.

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