Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin. It is found throughout living cells and is a vital coenzyme in numerous chemical reactions in your body. Pantothenic acid is essential for the metabolism of food and also plays a role in the production of hormones and cholesterol. Loss of pantothenic acid can obe destroyed by heat (up to 20%).
Veggy tip
Plenty of vegetables contain iron but it’s often in a form that is hard for our bodies to digest. Try adding a squeeze of citrus—the chemical reaction makes iron easier to absorb.