Pantothenic acid and biotin are types of B vitamins. They are water-soluble, which means that the body can't store them. If the body can't use all of the vitamin, the extra leaves the body through the urine. Therefore, these vitamins must be replaced every day.
Alternative NamesBiotin; Vitamin B5; B5 vitamin
FunctionPantothenic acid and biotin are essential to growth. They help the body break down and use food. This is called metabolism.
Pathothenic acid is also called vitamin B5. It helps break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Biotin also helps break down proteins and carbohydrates.
Food SourcesPantothenic acid and biotin are found in foods that are good sources of B vitamins, including the following:
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.
RecommendationsThe Food and Nutrition Center of the Institute of Medicine has established the following recommended dietary intakes:
Pantothenic acid:
Biotin:
The best way to get the daily requirement of essential vitamins is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods from the food guide pyramid.
Specific recommendations depend on age, gender, and other factors (such as pregnancy). Women who are pregnant or producing breast milk (lactating) need higher amounts. Ask your health care provider which amount is best for you.
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Pantothenic acid and biotin are types of B vitamins. They are water-soluble, which means that the body can't store them. If the body can't use all of the vitamin, the extra leaves the body through the urine. Therefore, these vitamins must be replaced every day.
Alternative NamesPantothenic acid; Pantethine; Vitamin B5
FunctionPantothenic acid and biotin are essential for growth. They help the body break down and use food. This is called metabolism.
Pantothenic acid also plays a role in the production of hormones and cholesterol.
Food SourcesBiotin is found in foods that are good sources of B vitamins, including:
Pantothenic acid is found in foods that are good sources of B vitamins, including the following:
There are no known deficiencies of either pantothenic acid or biotin.
Large doses of pantothenic acid do not cause symptoms, other than (possibly) diarrhea. There are no known toxic symptoms from biotin.
RecommendationsReference Intakes
Recommendations for pantothenic acid and biotin, as well as other nutrients, are provided in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) developed by the Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine. DRI is a term for a set of reference intakes that are used to plan and assess the nutrient intakes of healthy people. These values, which vary by age and gender, include:
Dietary Reference INtakes for pantothenic acid:
*Adequate Intake (AI)
Biotin:
*Adequate Intake (AI)
The best way to get the daily requirement of essential vitamins is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods.
Specific recommendations depend on age, gender, and other factors (such as pregnancy). Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding need higher amounts. Ask your health care provider which amount is best for you.
ReferencesEscott-Stump S, ed. Nutrition and Diagnosis-Related Care. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2008.
Sarubin Fragaakis A, Thomson C. The Health Professional's Guide to Popular Dietary Supplements. 3rd ed. Chicago, Il: American Dietetic Association;2007.
Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids. National Academy Press, Washington, DC, 2000.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/14/2011
Alison Evert, MS, RD, CDE, Nutritionist, University of Washington Medical Center Diabetes Care Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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No, Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) is a vitamin and not a mineral.
There are a few B vitamins. Folic acid, biotin and then there's B1 = Thiamine, B2 = Riboflavin B3 = Niacin B5 = Pantothenic acid B6 = Pyridoxine B12 = cyanocobalamin
Vitamins that are water- soluble directly enter the bloodstream. Examples of these vitamins are B vitamins, biotin, pantothenic acid, folate and vitamin C.
Pantothenic acid is converted into its active form Coenzyme A.
There are a few B vitamins. Folic acid, biotin and then there's B1 = Thiamine, B2 = Riboflavin B3 = Niacin B5 = Pantothenic acid B6 = Pyridoxine B12 = cyanocobalamin
Pantothenic acid (B5) is a water-soluble vitamin.
Pantothenic Acid is a vitamin. It is commonly known as Vitamin B5.
No, Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) is a vitamin and not a mineral.
Biotin, pantothenic acid and vitamin B12 or cyanocobalamin are all B vitamins. All vitamins including these three are essential and we must get them in our diets for good health. Without these vitamins, we would suffer from symptoms associated with deficiencies and after a long time, eventually die without them. This is why they are essential.
The acid in ginger is folic acid, and pantothenic acid.
Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that is involved in fatty acid synthesis and metabolism, gluconeogenesis and branched-chain amino acid metabolism. It also aids in the use of protein, folic acid, pantothenic acid and vitamin B12. (Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions 2006)