Vitamin B5 is also called Pantothenic acid, which gets its name from the Greek root "pantos" meaning everywhere because it is widely available in a variety of foods. This vitamin is necessary to synthesize cholesterol, produce red blood cells, maintain a healthy digestive tract and breakdown fats and carbohydrates. A lot of vitamin B5 is lost when food is processed during refining, canning, and/or freezing food, so it is important to eat fresh foods.Deficient B5 levels can lead to:FatigueInsomniaDepressionIrritabilityAbdominal painVomitingMuscle crampsHypoglycemiaMajor sources of vitamin B5 includes: Fresh meats, especially organ meatEgg yolksLegumesFresh vegetables like corn, kale, broccoliAvocadosYogurtWhole unprocessed grains Extremely high doses of vitamin B5 may cause diarrhea and may increase the risk of bleeding.