Vitamin B5
Also known as Pantothenic acid
Essential to synthesize coenzyme A (CoA), essential for metabolism of CHO, Fats, Proteins, for acyl carrier protein (ACP), a component (cofactor) of fatty acid (FA) synthesis.
Pantothenic acid occur in all living tissue in form of; Acetyl CoA, Acetyl carrier protein.
Recommended daily allowance
Infant's 6 months and younger; 1.7mg/day
Children; 2mg/day
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