About Vitamin B5
Essential precursor to coenzyme A (CoA), which is required for energy production and for synthesizing and metabolizing fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Also supports adrenal hormone production and stress response. Pantethine, a derivative form, has shown modest benefits for lipid profiles. Deficiency is rare due to widespread availability in foods—the name comes from the Greek "pantos" meaning everywhere.
What Vitamin B5 supports
- Powers energy production
- Supports healthy skin
- Helps synthesize hormones
How much Vitamin B5 to take
Clinical studies typically use 50–500 mg of Vitamin B5. Standard B-complex supplement range.
- RDA
- 5 mg
- Effective range
- 50–500 mg
Clinical evidence
Strong clinical evidence. Essential coenzyme A precursor; deficiency is virtually unknown due to presence in nearly all foods
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