In addition to playing a role in the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates for energy, vitamin B5 is critical to the manufacture of red blood cells, as well as sex and stress-related hormones produced in the adrenal glands.
It is also important for maintaining healthy skin.
Symptoms of Vitamin B5 deficiency may include:
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Headache.
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Fatigue.
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Irritability, restlessness.
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Disturbed sleep.
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Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps.
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Numbness or burning sensation in hands or feet.
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Muscle cramps.