Vitamin B5 can be found in multivitamins and B complex vitamins, or sold separately under the names pantothenic acid and calcium pantothenate. It is available in a variety of forms including tablets, softgels, and capsules.
Unlike other vitamins, vitamin B5 has no Recommended Dietary Allowance. Experts recommend the following daily intakes of dietary vitamin B Higher doses may be recommended by a health care provider for the treatment of specific conditions. Because of the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, you should take dietary supplements only under the supervision of a knowledgeable health care provider.
Doctors consider vitamin B5 safe at doses equal to the daily intake, and at moderately higher doses. Very high doses may cause diarrhea and may increase the risk of bleeding. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not exceed the daily adequate intake unless directed by their doctor.
Taking any one of the B vitamins for a long period of time can result in an imbalance of other important B vitamins. For this reason, you may want to take a B complex vitamin, which includes all the B vitamins. If you are being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use vitamin B5 supplements without first talking to your health care provider. Antibiotics, Tetracycline -- Vitamin B5 interferes with the absorption and effectiveness of the antibiotic tetracycline.
You should take B vitamins at different times from tetracycline. All vitamin B complex supplements act in this way and should be taken at different times from tetracycline. Drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease -- Vitamin B5 may increase the effects of a group of drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors, which are used to treat Alzheimer's disease. That might lead to severe side effects. You should not take these drugs with B5 unless under a doctor's supervision.
Cholinesterase inhibitors include:. Since high doses of vitamin B5 can increase bleeding, you should take extra care if you take blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin Coumadin , aspirin, and others. Ellinger S, Stehle P. Efficacy of vitamin supplementation in situations with wound healing disorders: results from clinical intervention studies. Pantothenate synthetase is essential but not limiting for pantothenate biosynthesis in Arabidopsis. Plant Mol Biol. Please consult a doctor or healthcare professional before trying any remedies.
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What is vitamin B5? What is pantothenic acid? Pantothenic acid is just another name for vitamin B5. Food Milligrams mg per serving Beef liver 85g 8. What does vitamin B5 do? Vitamin B5 is a busy B. Its roles in the body include: 6 Making red blood cells Creating coenzyme A CoA which help produce and degrade fatty acids Synthesising cholesterol Producing sex and stress hormones Helping the body use other vitamins, especially vitamin B2 Maintaining a healthy digestive system Handpicked content: What is digestion?
Vitamin B5 for acne Research suggests that consuming vitamin B5 for acne could be a viable option for this skin conditon. Summary Vitamin B5 helps with multiple body functions like making red blood cells and fatty acids Pantothenic acid could help lower LDL bad cholesterol It could also support hair and skin health Do I need to take vitamin B5 supplements?
You may be told to supplement if you are deficient in vitamin B5, but this is very rare. Signs that you are deficient in vitamin B5 Developing a vitamin B5 deficiency is very rare, except in people with other nutrient deficiencies and those who are malnourished. In the UK, there is currently no set amount of pantothenic acid you need to take in a day.
The advice in this article is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP or healthcare professional before trying any supplements, treatments or remedies. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Pantothenic acid deficiency is very rare in the United States. Severe deficiency can cause numbness and burning of the hands and feet, headache, extreme tiredness, irritability, restlessness, sleeping problems, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea , nausea , vomiting, and loss of appetite.
Scientists are studying pantothenic acid to understand how it affects health. Here's one example of what this research has shown. The results of these studies so far are promising, but more research is needed to understand the effects of pantethine dietary supplements taken alone or combined with a heart-healthy diet. Pantothenic acid is safe, even at high doses.
However, taking very high doses of pantothenic acid supplements such as 10, mg per day can cause an upset stomach and diarrhea. Pantothenic acid is not known to interact or interfere with any medicines. Tell your doctor, pharmacist, and other healthcare providers about any dietary supplements and prescription or over-the-counter medicines you take. They can tell you if those dietary supplements might interact with your medicines or if the medicines might interfere with how your body absorbs, uses, or breaks down nutrients.
Foods contain vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber , and other components that benefit health. In some cases, fortified foods and dietary supplements are useful when it is not possible to meet needs for one or more nutrients e.
For more information about building a healthy dietary pattern, see the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the U. This fact sheet by the Office of Dietary Supplements ODS provides information that should not take the place of medical advice. We encourage you to talk to your healthcare providers doctor, registered dietitian, pharmacist, etc. Any mention in this publication of a specific product or service, or recommendation from an organization or professional society, does not represent an endorsement by ODS of that product, service, or expert advice.
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