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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Also known as Vitamin B5

Half-life

~3–6 hours

What is Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)?

Essential B vitamin and coenzyme A precursor. Required for fatty acid metabolism and steroid hormone synthesis.

How Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) works

Converted to coenzyme A (CoA), which is essential for the TCA cycle, fatty acid synthesis and oxidation, steroid hormone production, and neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) synthesis.

Benefits & uses

Energy metabolism
Adrenal/hormone support
Skin health

Common uses: Energy metabolism, adrenal cortex function, fatty acid synthesis, wound healing, acne treatment.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) dosage

Typical dose: General: 250–500 mg/day. Adrenal support: 1000 mg/day. Acne: 2 g/day (divided doses).

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) half-life

~3–6 hours (plasma)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) side effects

Very safe. GI distress at very high doses (>10 g). Generally no toxicity.

GI upset and diarrhea at very high doses (uncommon)
No documented serious toxicity at supplemental doses
Very well tolerated

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