“The Importance of Vitamin B5 for Hormone Production and Stress Management”

Everyone aged 14 and older should get 5 mg of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) daily. Vitamin B5 can be found in vegetables from the cabbage family, such as broccoli and kale, as well as in avocados. Additionally, whole-grain cereals, potatoes, milk, and organ meats are all good sources.

Pantothenic acid is important for the body to produce hormones, and is also needed for growth. Vitamin B5 plays an important role in the production of adrenal hormones and is essential for dealing with extreme stress.

All steroid hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, will be produced only with sufficient B5 in the system. Pantothenic acid is also involved in the production of neurotransmitters.