pantothenic

Ubiquitous B vitamin

Pantothenic appears almost exclusively in pantothenic acid, a B vitamin (B5) found in most foods.

The name derives from a Greek word meaning "from everywhere," reflecting its widespread occurrence in nature.

Deficiency is rare precisely because the vitamin is so ubiquitous in the diet.

biochemistry

biosynthesis

Living production of molecules

mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
ATPCell's energy molecule
glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP

enzymatic · catabolism · anabolism · beta-oxidation

sources

liver

Abdominal detoxifying organ

kidneyBlood-filtering organ
avocadoCreamy tropical pit fruit
mushroomsSpore-bearing fruiting bodies

broccoli · legumes · salmon · chicken · lentils · yogurt · shiitake

supplements

multivitamin

Combined nutrient supplement

capsuleEnclosed dose container
tabletFlat portable computing device
dosageMeasured medicine amount

RDA · water-soluble · bioavailability · fortification · megadose · therapeutic

deficiency

fatigue

Weariness from prolonged exertion

numbnessLoss of sensation
tinglingSlight stinging sensation
irritabilityProneness to agitation

insomnia · malabsorption · hypoglycemia · headache · nausea · paresthesia

skincare

provitamin

Vitamin's inactive precursor

moisturizingAdding water to skin
hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
elasticityTendency to resume original form

anti-inflammatory · acne · dermatitis · soothing · regeneration · panthenol · cosmetics · emollient

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