Friday, June 28, 2013

Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) and biotin (Vitamin B7)

Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) and biotin (Vitamin B7)

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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.

Function
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Pantothenic 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 Sources
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Biotin is found in foods that are good sources of B vitamins, including:

Cereal
Chocolate
Egg yolk
Legumes
Milk
Nuts
Organ meats (liver, kidney)
Pork
Yeast

Pantothenic acid is found in foods that are good sources of B vitamins, including the following:

Avocado
Broccoli, kale, and other vegetables in the cabbage family
Eggs
Legumes and lentils
Milk
Mushrooms
Organ meats
Poultry
White and sweet potatoes
Whole-grain cereals
Yeast

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