pantothenic acid

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pan·to·then·ic acid | \ ˌpan-tə-ˈthe-nik-

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Definition of pantothenic acid

: a viscous oily acid C₉H₁₇NO₅ of the vitamin B complex found in all living tissues

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Recent Examples on the Web Vitamin B5 — also known as pantothenic acid — is another important B vitamin that’s often used in skin care. — Julie Ricevuto, Allure, "The Science of Beauty: The Complete Guide to Vitamins for Skin Health," 12 Nov. 2020 Nutritionally coconut water does contain some nutrients, including the B vitamins Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), pantothenic acid, folic acid, biotin, as well as trace amounts of thiamin (B1), Vitamin C, potassium, and sodium. — Alexandra Hansen, Quartzy, "The health benefits of coconut water have been greatly overstated," 5 Nov. 2019 Mushrooms are rich in B vitamins: riboflavin [B2], folate [B9], thiamine [B1], pantothenic acid [B5], and niacin [B3]. — Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, "6 Surprising Mushroom Health Benefits for Your Skin, Brain, and Bones," 3 June 2019 Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt contains an ingredient known as pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5. — chicagotribune.com, "Regrow healthy hair after chemo," 28 Sep. 2017 Alpha-tocopherol, pyridoxal phosphate, pantothenic acid, tyrosine tryptophan, butyl butanoate, phloretin xyloglucoside, ethyl hexanoate. — Eric Spitznagel, Bon Appetit, "This Company Is Making Chocolate Bars Out of Algae," 21 July 2017

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pantothenic acid

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pan·to·then·ic acid | \ ˌpant-ə-ˌthen-ik-

Medical Definition of pantothenic acid

: a viscous oily acid C₉H₁₇NO₅ that belongs to the vitamin B complex, occurs usually combined (as in coenzyme A) in all living tissues and especially liver, is made synthetically, and is essential for the growth of various animals and microorganisms

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