Nutrition and Dietetics: • Function:
1.Part of coenzyme A, essential for many chemical
reactions, therefore required for metabolism of
CHO,CHON and fat.
2. Synthesis of AAs, fatty acids cholesterol, steroid
hormones & hemoglobin.
• Average RDA: 4-7 mcg/day
• Deficiency: Is not likely except in cases of a
deficiency of all the B vitamins.

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• Function:
1.Part of coenzyme A, essential for many chemical
reactions, therefore required for metabolism of
CHO,CHON and fat.
2. Synthesis of AAs, fatty acids cholesterol, steroid
hormones & hemoglobin.
• Average RDA: 4-7 mcg/day
• Deficiency: Is not likely except in cases of a
deficiency of all the B vitamins.

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

Vit. B5 Pantothenic acid

Nutrition and Dietetics

Vit. B5 Pantothenic acid

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