Pantothenic acid formely known as (B5)
EU RDA (1) Per Day
European Union Recommended Daily Amounts for Nutritional Labelling of Food Products.
6 mg
Best Sources
Lean meats, whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits.
Functions
As part of coenzyme A it is an essential part of the catabolism of all micro-nutrients.
Deficency Symptons
Fatigue, vomiting, stomach stress, infections, muscle cramps.
Toxic? (4)
No toxic effects reported
Tips
Eat fruits and vegetables raw.
Did you know?
It is believed some pantothenic acid is produced in the gastrointestinal tract.
Definitions
EU RDA - European Union Recommended Daily Amounts. These are the values used for vitamins for the nutritional labelling of food products.
Sources
EU RDA - Directive, 90/496/EEC, 1990.
Also information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the American Institute for Cancer Research, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
(1) EU RDA - European Union Recommended Daily Amounts for Nutritional Labelling of Food Products.
(2) Safe intake per day.
(3) There is no EU RDA for vitamin K.
(4) Note that some vitamins in large or very large excess could produce toxic symptoms. Always keep to the recommended dosage as advised by your doctor or medical advisor.
Source:
The
European Food Information Council
(MDN)
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