| Pantothenic acid deficiency has not been recognised
in human beings consuming a normal diet, presumably because of the ubiquitous occurrence
of the vitamin in normal foods. Causes, signs and symptoms
By administering a diet devoid of pantothenic acid, a syndrome is produced that is
characterised by fatigue, headache, sleep disturbances, nausea, abdominal cramps and
vomiting.
Prevention and treatment
There is no cure as such since this deficiency is extremely rare. However, Pantothenic
acid is used in multivitamin preparations.
Pantothenic acid
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