Pantothenic Acid

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=210 BGCOLOR="#99CC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="6818dfc3.jpg"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=125 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="6828dfe1esnpes.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>WILLOWBROOK</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#336699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>   |  </B></FONT><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="WILLOWBROOK"><U><B>Home</B></U></A><B>    </B><A HREF="id445.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Supplements"><U><B>Supplements</B></U></A><B>    </B><A HREF="id439.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Health and Nutrition"><U><B>Health-Nutrition</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id445.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Supplements"><U>Supplements</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id497.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Biotin"><U>Biotin</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id498.htm" 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<bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="539" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="533"><div> <B>How Pantothenic can help</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="0"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Helps convert carbohydrates, fats and protein into energy</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="0"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="532"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Aids in the utilization of vitamins</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="0"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="532"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Improves the body's resistance to stress</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="0"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="532"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Helps in the building of body cells</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="0"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="532"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Helps maintain normal development of the central nervous system</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="0"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Helps maintain normal adrenal gland function</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="0"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Helps maintain normal digestive processes</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="0"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="532"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fights infections by building antibodies</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Symptoms of deficiency may include</B></div> <div> Painful & burning feet, skin abnormalities, retarded growth, dizzy spells, digestive disturbances </div> <bR> <div> <B>Natural food sources</B></div> <div> Eggs, liver, kidney, saltwater fish, pork, beef, chicken, milk, potatoes, brewers yeast, whole wheat, peas, beans, fresh vegetables </div> <bR> <div> <B>Important </B></div> <div> Although Pantothenic Acid is found in a wide variety of foods, some examples are given above. However, significant amounts are lost when the food is processed, canned, frozen, cooked or refined, as in sugar or wheat flour. About 50% of Pantothenic Acid in grain is lost in the milling process. </div> <bR> <div> It must also be noted that unlike niacin, thiamin and riboflavin, this member of the B-complex group is not added to enrich white flour.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="433" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 115 WIDTH="423"><div> Disclaimer: The information presented is for information purposes only. It is based on scientific studies or traditional usage. Consult a health care professional before using supplements or making any changes in prescribed medications.</div> <div> Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>