Vitamin B5
| Vitamin B5 | |
|---|---|
| Term | Vitamin B5 |
| Short definition | Vitamin B5 - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Vitamin B5 - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min. . . ) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin B5 helps some enzymes use food and make many substances used in the body and protects cells from damage caused by peroxides. It is found in almost all plant and animal foods. Vitamin B5 is water soluble (can dissolve in water) and needs to be taken daily. Also called pantothenic acid
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vitamin B5
- Wikipedia's article - Vitamin B5
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