vitamin deficiency (burning palms and feet)
vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, is one of eight B vitamins. It supports blood cell production and the conversion of food you eat into energy. Deficiency may lead to fatigue, headaches, and numbness in the hands and feet.
All B vitamins help you convert the protein, carbohydrates, and fats you eat into energy. B vitamins are also needed for:
- healthy skin, hair, and eyes
- proper functioning of the nervous system and liver
- healthy digestive tract
- making red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body
- making sex and stress-related hormones in the adrenal glands
People with a B5 deficiency
often experienceTrusted Symptoms may include:- numbness and burning in the hands and feet
- headache
- fatigue
- irritability or restlessness
- trouble sleeping
- gastrointestinal issues and loss of appetite
- muscle cramps and impaired muscle coordination
- personality changes
Symptoms generally go away once you start getting enough vitamin B5.
