Pantothenic acid

          

         

               Pantothenic acid is a B-complex vitamin.

         

               Functions: Involved in release of energy from

          carbohydrates, metabolism of fats, and synthesis of steroid

          hormones and other vital substances.

         

               Sources: Milk; beef, pork and poultry; legumes; some

          fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, dried fruit,

          avocados, mushrooms, potatoes, and succotash; whole-grain

          cereal products.  Deficiency: Pantothenic acid deficiency

               has not been recognized in humans, and it is unlikely

          to occur in the U.S. population.

         

               Excess: No effects have been reported.