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