Vitamin B5
HOW TO GET WELL THE DRUGLESS WAY
CONTENTS
First Draft © Dennis Rocke & Dr J. M. Mungavin 1983
Updated © Dennis Rocke 2022
VITAMIN B5
(Pantothenic Acid)
Measured in milligrams (mg)
SOME OF THE THINGS THEY DO…
- Helps develop the nervous system
- Increases vitality
- Is an anti-stress
- Maintains growth
- Possibly helps in prevention of premature ageing
- Speeds up recovery when unwell
- Stimulates the adrenal gland system
- Wards of infections
SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY…
- Burning and painful feet
- Chronic fatigue
- Constipation
- Cramps in muscles
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Greying hair
- Increased susceptibility to infections
- Irritability
- Loss of hair
- Low blood pressure
- Low blood sugar
- Possible skin disorders
- Stomach upsets
- Week muscles
MINIMUM DAILY RECOMMENDATIONS…
- 10 mg
NATURAL SOURCES…
- Beans
- Bread (whole grain)
- Cereals (whole grain)
- Egg yolk
- Green vegetables
- Liver
- Molasses (crude)
- Peas
- Peanuts