Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5, also know as calcium pantothenic acid is a vital vitamin for a healthy hair. It helps strengthening and nourishing hair follicle to promote healthy hair growth and prevent hair loss. This vitamin is naturally found in various food sources such as fresh meet, vegetables and whole unprocessed grains; In fact, “Pantothenic” means “from everywhere,” since the vitamin is available in so many food sources. Even though B5 is available in various food sources, they are usually lost during processing so we have to make sure that our diet includes fresh food. In addition to that, this vitamin is responsible for increasing water content and elasticity in hair.

Deficiency of B5 is rare, but it can include symptoms such as hair loss, skin irritations, insomnia, stomach pains, burning feet and upper respiratory infections.

Other benefits of B5 include; 

• Create red blood cells 

• Turn carbohydrates into glucose (fuel producing energy)

• Maintain a healthy digestive tract

• Process other vitamins, particularly B2 (riboflavin)Lowers cholesterol levels