Okra's a beloved staple in other regions, such as the American South, parts of Africa and the Mediterranean
Campbell, C.J
The effects of this can be detrimental to our health, like lowering our immune system
Characteristics Synonyms: pantothenic acid, pantothenate Substance class: carboxylic acid Inactive precursor (provitamin): none Active forms: pantothenic acid Sources: liver, kidney, egg yolks, broccoli, milk Transport in blood: bound to proteins Functions Essential component of coenzyme A (pantothenic acid + ADP + cysteine) Cofactor for the transfer of acyl groups activation of carboxylic acids (e.g., pyruvate dehydrogenase, -ketoglutarate dehydrogenase) Cofactor for fatty acid, cholesterol, and acetylcholine synthesis Vitamin B 5 deficiency [13] Deficiency is rare
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