Vitamin B5 (Panthotenic acid)

Pantothenic acid, also called vitamin B5, is a water-soluble vitamin. Pantothenic acid is an essential nutrient.

Description:

Pantothenic acid, also called vitamin B5, is a water-soluble vitamin. Pantothenic acid is an essential nutrient.

Function:

Animals require pantothenic acid to synthesize coenzyme-A (CoA), as well as to synthesize and metabolize proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Sources:

mall quantities of Vitamin B5 are found in most foods. The major food source of pantothenic acid is meat.

Requirements:

No studies have been conducted to establish the requirements of the horse for Niacinamide.

Deficiency:

Not reported.

Excess:

Not reported.

When problems may occur?

Not reported.