Pantothenic acid and biotin |
| Definition: |
| A water-soluble vitamin; part of the B vitamin complex. |
| Alternative Names: |
| Diet - pantothenic acid/biotin |
| Function: |
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Pantothenic acid is essential for the metabolism of food. It is essential in the synthesis of hormones and cholesterol. |
| Food Sources: |
| Pantothenic acid and biotin are found in eggs, fish, milk and milk products, whole-grain cereals, legumes, yeast, broccoli and other vegetables in the cabbage family, white and sweet potatoes, lean beef, and other foods that are good sources of the B vitamins. |
| Side Effects: |
| There are no known deficiencies of either pantothenic acid or biotin. Large doses of pantothenic acid do not produce symptoms other than (possibly) diarrhea. There are no known toxic symptoms associated with biotin. |
| Recommendations: |
| There are no established "recommended daily allowances" for either of these vitamins. |
Reviewed By: Aparna Oltikar, M.D., Departmentof Community Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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