PANTOTHENIC ACID

Also known as: Vitamin B5, pantethine

Pantothenic acid comes from the Greek words ”pantos” and “thenos,” literally meaning “everywhere.”

This is correct, because pantothenic acid is commonly found in abundance in many foods.

Pantothenic acid is part of the B-complex vitamin group.

Vitamin B5 supplements are available as capsules, extended-release capsules, oral liquid, tablets and extended-release tablets.

Some healthy foods containing vitamin B5:

• Avocados
• Brewer’s yeast
• Buckwheat
• Cashews
• Egg yolks
• Fish
• Lean meat
• Mushrooms
• Nuts
• Oatmeal
• Organ meats (liver, kidney)
• Poultry
• Red chili peppers
• Rye flour
• Soybeans
• Split peas
• Sunflower seeds
• Torula (traditional) yeast
• Whole grains

Home Remedies using Pantothenic Acid:

Benefits and Uses of Pantothenic Acid:

There are many home remedies using pantothenic acid, although the most common seem to be those involving:

• Acne
• Stamina enhancing
• Stress

Pantothenic acid is renowned for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and wound-healing properties. This makes Vitamin B5 vital for optimal health.

Studies suggest that pantothenic acid can benefit your body by:

• Lowering triglyceride levels (when taken as pantethine at a 300 mg dosage daily)
• Reducing cholesterol levels (when taken as pantethine at a 300 mg dosage daily)
• Regulating your blood pressure
• Strengthening the immune system

Pantothenic acid is used as an alternative treatment to a variety of diseases and ailments.

Since Vitamin B5 has no known side effects, it is generally thought to be a safe supplement.

Some uses of pantothenic acid are:

• Acne
• Anemia
• Anxiety
• Asthma
• Coping with stress
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Stamina enhancing
• Rheumatoid arthritis

Recommended daily intake of Pantothenic acid:

Infants:

• 0-6 months- 1.7 mg
• 7-12 months- 1.8 mg

Children:

• 1-3 years- 2mg
• 4-8 years- 3 mg
• 9-13 years- 4 mg

Males and Females:

• 14 years and older- 5 mg
• Pregnant Women- 6 mg
• Nursing women- 7 mg

Side Effects of Pantothenic Acid:

Pantothenic acid has no known side effects.

Young children, pregnant or nursing women, or people with severe kidney or liver disease should use pantothenic acid with extreme caution, since maximum safe dosages in these groups have not been set.