Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): 8 Shiitake Mushrooms (140g) A Day

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Do you know that eating 8 Shiitake mushrooms (140g) a day fully covers your daily vitamin B5 need (based on adult's need)?

Recommended daily intake: 5mg

• 1.7mg (0-6 months old)
• 1.8mg (7-12 months old)
• 2mg (1-3 years old)
• 3mg (4-8 years old)
• 4mg (9-13 years old)
• 5mg (14-18 years old)
• 5mg for adults (19 years & above)
• 6mg for pregnant women
• 7mg for breast-feeding women

Functions:

Hormones production, cholesterol, metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins & fats.

References:

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=87
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=122
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/pantothenic-acid