It improves the condition of skin, stimulates gastrointestinal movement, helps build antibodies to fight infection, increases life span, and helps utilize amino acids. Deficiencies may occur when the body lacks the intestinal flora needed to synthesize pantothenic acid. A diminished function of the adrenal gland - leads to physical and mental depression. Insufficient secretions of HCl in the stomach leads to poor digestion. There are no known toxic effects with pantothenic acid.
Tobacco use decreases the absorption of pantothenic acid.
Use of levodopa for Parkinsonism. Consult your health care professional if you have hemophilia. A. Therapeutic action of pantothenic acid.