Burning foot syndrome is due to deficiency of which component of vitamin B complex –
Correct Answer: Pentothenic acid
Description: <p> Pantothenic acid (vit B5):- Human blood normally contains 18-35 mg of pantothenic acid per 100 ml blood . Mostly present in cells as coenzyme A. The daily requirement: 10 mg Deficiency: Dr Gopalan ,a world renowned nutritionist from India, linked the burning feet syndrome with pantothenic acid deficiency. Manifested by pain, numbness in the toes, sleeplessness, fatigue etc. {Reference: Park&;s textbook of community medicine, 23 rd edition, pg no. 620}
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