Analysis of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is one of the eight B vitamins. It is from the water-soluble vitamin group and is not stored in the body. It is also called the anti-stress vitamin.

Duties of vitamin B5;
• It helps the body convert it into fuel (glucose) that it uses to produce energy.
• It helps the body use fat and protein.
• B group vitamins are necessary for healthy skin, hair, eyes and liver.
• It helps the nervous system to function properly.
• It is of critical importance in the production of red blood cells and hormones produced in the adrenal glands.

Through foods, brewer's yeast, corn, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes, avocado, legumes, lentils, egg yolk, beef, turkey, duck It can be obtained by consuming chicken, milk, peas, peanuts, soybeans, sweet potatoes, sunflower seeds, whole grain breads and cereals, lobster, wheat germ and salmon.

It can also be taken with food supplements as tablets, softgels and capsules. In order to prove the claims in foods and food supplements, Vitamin B5 Determination is carried out to determine that they meet the relevant regulations and legal requirements.