Pantothenic Acid and Biotin
What food source is the nutrient found in?
Pantothenic acid and biotin are found in many foods. Good sources of pantothenic acid include:
egg yolks
organ meat
other meat
poultry
fish
dairy products
whole-grain cereal
broccoli
cauliflower
legumes
Good sources of biotin include:
soybeans
peanuts
egg yolks
meats and liver
milk
yeast
cereal
Some biotin is made by bacteria in the body's lower digestive tract.
How does the nutrient affect the body?
These two vitamins are important for many functions. Pantothenic acid is changed to a substance called coenzyme A. This coenzyme helps convert fat, carbohydrate, and protein into energy. Pantothenic acid is also needed to make cholesterol, bile, some fats, red blood cells, hormones and nerve regulators. Pantothenic acid is necessary to make Vitamin D. It works closely with biotin, vitamin B1, B2, B6, and niacin.
Biotin also helps the body use protein, fat and carbohydrate from foods for energy. It helps the body produce energy in the cells. Biotin works closely with pantothenic acid, folic acid and vitamin B12.
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