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VITAMIN B-5, PANTOTHENIC ACID, PANTOTHENATE Thyroidal function: Facilitates copper metabolism, so therefore slows thyroidal function. Deficiency symptoms: Those with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism often get itching on the soles of the feet or the palms of the hands from a deficiency of B-5. Supplementation often relieves this within hours. B-5 appears to be essential for both copper and iron metabolism. |