Health functions
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) contributes normal mental performance, and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Read More
Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is essential to all forms of life (1). Its name originates from the Greek word ‘pantos’, meaning ‘everywhere’, as it occurs widespread in foods of plant and animal origin and is found throughout all living cells. Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble vitamin and a precursor for the biosynthesis of ‘coenzyme A’ (CoA), an essential cofactor in numerous biochemical reactions that sustain life (2).
Authored by Dr Peter Engel in 2010, reviewed and revised by Ines Warnke on 29.05.2017
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) contributes normal mental performance, and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Read More
While administration of oral vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and application of pantothenol ointment to the skin have been shown to accelerate the closure of skin wounds and increase the strength of scar tissue in animals (6), there are only few data to support accelerated wound healing in humans. Read More
Things to know about Vitamin A
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is dependent on age, gender, and other factors. Read More
National nutrition surveys have shown for some European countries estimated mean dietary vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) intakes for adults of 4 –7 mg/day, with a range of 3–12 mg/day (13). Read More
Naturally occurring vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) deficiency in humans is very rare and has been observed only in cases of severe malnutrition. Read More
