Pantothenic Acid / Vitamin B5

Question 1

When was pantothenic acid isolated

Answer 1

1931

Question 2

when was pantothenic acid structure discovered and by whom

Answer 2

1939 by RJ Williams

Question 3

what are the general sources of pantothenic acid

Answer 3

all plant and animal foods

Question 4

what are excellent sources of pantothenic acid

Answer 4

liver, sunflower seeds

Question 5

what are some good sources of pantothenic acid

Answer 5

avocado, nonfat yogurt, chicken

Question 6

what is the name of pantothenic acid deficiency

Answer 6

burning food syndrome/pantothenic acid deficiency disorder

Question 7

what are the s/s of pantothenic acid deficiency

Answer 7

burning in feet, neuritis, vomiting, fatigue, muscle weakness, leg and arm cramping, restlessness, irritability

Question 8

how do we assess status of pantothenic acid

Answer 8

blood concentration (30-60ug/dL) or urinary pantothenic acid excretion (<1mg/day is poor status)

Question 9

what are the toxicity s/s of pantothenic acid

Answer 9

intestinal distress, diarrhea

Question 10

what is the AI for men for pantothenic acid

Answer 10

5mg/day

Question 11

what is the AI for pregnant women for pantothenic acid

Answer 11

6mg/day

Question 12

what is the AI for lactating women for pantothenic acid

Answer 12

7mg/day

Question 13

what is the TUL for pantothenic acid

Answer 13

trick question! there is no TUL for pantothenic acid!