The Food and Nutrition Center of the Institute of Medicine has established the following recommended dietary intakes:

Pantothenic acid:

• Age 0-6 months: 1.7 milligrams per day (mg/day)
• Age 7-12 months 1.8 mg/day
• Age 1-3 years: 2 mg/day
• Age 4-8 years: 3 mg/day
• Age 9-13 years: 4 mg/day
• Age 14 and older: 5 mg/day

Biotin:

• Age 0-6 months: 5 micrograms per day (mcg/day)
• Age 7-12 months: 6 mcg/day
• Age 1-3 years: 8 mcg/day
• Age 4-8 years: 12 mcg/day
• Age 9-13 years: 20 mcg/day
• Age 14 -18 years: 25 mcg/day
• 19 and older: 30 mcg/day

The best way to get the daily requirement of essential vitamins is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods from the food guide pyramid.

Specific recommendations depend on age, gender, and other factors (such as pregnancy). Women who are pregnant or producing breast milk (lactating) need higher amounts. Ask your health care provider which amount is best for you.