Vitamin B5
Scientific name
Panthothenum Acid.
Effect
Necessary for a healthy nervous system; involved in fat and carbohydrate metabolism and the production of anti-stress hormones, energy and antibodies (against infections).
Soluble in
Water.
RDA (= recommended daily allowence)
6 mg.
Possible causes of shortage
Unbalanced nutrition.
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