Pantothenic+Acid+(vitamin+B5)

toc Group Member- Sinnea Douglas

=Chemical Formula=

C9H17NO5
=Chemical Structure= http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/webprojects2002/schnepp/pantothenicacid.jpg

=Chemical Information=

Type of chemical- Vitamin

Effects of too much- diarrhea, digestive disturbances and water retention

Human systems that are affected- The digestive system.

Foods that Contain Vitamin B5- Peas and beans, Lean meat, poultry, fish, and Whole-grain cereals

Chemical Interactions with the body- Pantothenic acid helps the body extract energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It also helps to metabolize fats and produce red blood cells and hormones from the adrenal gland.

=Citations= http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b5-pantothenic-info.htm http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/vitamin-b5.asp http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=87 http://health.howstuffworks.com/vitamin-b5.htm