Tag: Rare deficiency

A true deficiency of vitamin B5 is extremely rare in developed nations because pantothenic acid, its scientific name, is found in nearly all foods. This wide availability is why a severe deficiency state is almost exclusively observed in individuals suffering from extreme malnutrition or specific genetic disorders. The main deficiency of vitamin B5 primarily affects the body's energy metabolism due to its crucial role in producing Coenzyme A.

Manganese deficiency is exceptionally rare in humans, largely because the trace mineral is present in many common plant-based foods. However, in the rare event it occurs, a manganese deficiency can cause a range of issues affecting bone health, metabolism, and reproductive function.