Also known as vitamin B5, pantothenic acid is essential for many basic bodily functions, including the continual breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins from food. It helps converts these substances into usable compounds. Thiamin may be beneficial for heartburn because thiamin is involved in the central nervous system's control of digestion. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
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