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Pantothenic acid and biotin Food Sources:
Pantothenic acid and biotin are found in eggs, fish, milk and milk products, whole-grain cereals, legumes, yeast, broccoli and other vegetables in the cabbage family, white and sweet potatoes, lean beef, and other foods that are good sources of the B vitamins .
Functions:
Pantothenic acid is essential for the metabolism of food. It is essential in the synthesis of hormones and cholesterol .
Biotin is essential for the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates (like the other B vitamins ), and in the synthesis of hormones and cholesterol.
Recommendations:
There are no established "recommended daily allowances" for either of these vitamins .
Side Effects:
There are no known deficiencies of either pantothenic acid or biotin. Large doses of pantothenic acid do not produce symptoms other than (possibly) diarrhea . There are no known toxic symptoms associated with biotin.
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