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  Hello, and welcome to the Blueness Guide, the ideal nutrition guide for humankind. In this podcast, we're going to focus on vitamin B5, its benefits, its main sources, and the recommended nutritional requirements. Vitamin B5 is a water-soluble vitamin. That means it's soluble in water and isn't stored in the body. Like all B-complex vitamins, vitamin B5 is present in our bodies to be converted into a coenzyme. and to act on the nervous system and the adrenal glands. Known as the number one anti-stress vitamin, it also plays a role in the formation and regeneration of the skin and mucous membranes. It plays a key role in regulating insulin, adrenaline, and porphyrin, and also takes part in lipid metabolism. Vitamin B5 is essential for healthy skin and hair, since it is involved in tissue repair and growth processes. It is known for its regenerating and restorative properties for the skin, nails, and hair. It is also one of the essential vitamins in the skin's healing process when there is an injury. It is also vital for the synthesis of steroids and hormones. It enables the synthesis of cholesterol, bile salts, adrenaline, and cortisol. It also plays a role in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. It is involved in the composition of the coenzyme that plays a key role in several physiological processes. And it is essential for proper intellectual functioning and physical performance. Vitamin B5 is found in almost all foods, but some foods have especially high levels, such as organ meats, certain cheeses, eggs, meat, and poultry. Most breakfast cereals also contain a good amount of B vitamins, including vitamin B5. Weed germ and brewer's yeast can also provide a good supplement of vitamin B5. In terms of intake, the daily requirement for vitamin B5 is relatively low, 6 mg per day. So, simply following a balanced and healthy diet is enough to meet your daily needs. In fact, a pure vitamin B5 deficiency is rarely observed. However, certain symptoms like fatigue, burning sensations in the extremities, muscle weakness, gastrointestinal pain, or other types of pain can indicate a vitamin B5 deficiency. Moreover, vitamin B5 is hardly considered a toxic substance at all. At worst, consuming it in high doses can lead to diarrhea. On the other hand, certain forms of vitamin B5, such as panthenol or dexpanthenol, can cause skin rashes. Unless you suffer from certain specific conditions, there is generally no need to take vitamin B5 supplements. Only a medical professional can advise you on this matter. In general, you can find it in some multivitamins at reasonable doses, especially in multivitamins recommended for athletes. With a blue zones type diet, which is relatively high in protein and fat, there is generally no need to take supplements. That's all for vitamin B5. See you very soon in the Blueness Guide.