Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Sources: milk, lean beef, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, legumes

Function: required for intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids; precursor of coenzyme A which is required for acetylation (acyl-group activation) reactions in gluconeogenesis, in the release of energy from carbohydrates, the synthesis and degradation of fatty acids, and the synthesis of sterols and steroid hormones, porphyrins, acetylcholine, and other compounds; essential for normal epithelial function

Deficiency: (rare) abd pain, vomiting, insomnia

Toxicity: >10 g/day can cause diarrhea