§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what evidence exists to suggest that malnutrition of pantothenic acid may be responsible for imperfect reparative mechanisms in the joints of persons suffering from osteoarthritis; what trials have been undertaken; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoylePantothenic acid is not known to be of practical clinical importance as recognisable deficiency states do not occur in man. I am not aware of any trials which have been undertaken.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what is the optimum daily intake of pantothenic acid;
(2) what is the average daily intake of pantothenic acid.
§ Mr. Roland MoyleThe optimum intake of pantothenic acid differs from one individual to another. No figure is available.
Pantothenic acid is widely distributed in all foods. Diets in the United Kingdom 568W usually provide 10 mg to 20 mg per day. Since there are no signs of pantothenic acid deficiency, this amount is considered to be adequate or more than adequate to maintain health.