Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) is needed for making blood cells, and it helps convert food into energy.
B vitamins are also needed for healthy skin, hair, and eyes; proper functioning of the nervous system and liver; healthy digestive tract; making red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body; and making sex and stress-related hormones in the adrenal glands.
Some Plant-based Food Sources of Pantothenic Acid
broccoli | members of the cabbage family | white and sweet potatoes |
whole-grain cereals | mushrooms | nuts |
beans | peas | lentils |