Vitamin B5

Also Known As : Pantothenic acid

Descriptions
details

Vegetarian

Common names and forms

D-Pantothenate
Pantothenic Acid

Description

Vitamin B5 is a water-soluble vitamin that belongs to the B group of vitamins. It is an essential nutrient that is naturally present in foods like kale, sweet potatoes, soyabean, cabbage and eggs.

Health benefits

Vitamin B5 helps to reduce stress and other serious mental problems like depression and anxiety by regulating hormones that cause them.⁽¹⁾
It maintains cholesterol levels in the body and controls blood pressure.⁽¹⁾
It helps to reduce body fatigue and weariness and builds stamina.⁽¹⁾
It helps delay the appearance of premature aging signs on the skin like age spots and wrinkles.⁽¹⁾
It helps to boost immune system and fight against various infections and diseases.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Check for the "use-by" date on the packaging of Vitamin B5 when buying in supplement form.

Note

Excess consumption of Vitamin B5 can cause muscle pain, joint pain, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, sore throat, dizziness and weakness.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vitamins/vitamin-b5-or-pantothenic-acid.html

(2) https://www.rxlist.com/consumer_pantothenic_acid_vitamin_b5/drugs-condition.htm

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