Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5 is a comprehensive additional adrenal support required to support functions of the gastrointestinal, nervous, or immune system.*
Vitamin B5 provides 300 mg of vitamin B5 per capsule. Using vegetable capsules instead of tablets or gelatin capsules allows greater ease of digestion and assimilation by the digestive tract. Pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5, is present in every living cell of the body. It plays a vital role in energy production and is required to synthesize fatty acids, bile, cholesterol, steroid hormones, hemoglobin, and membrane phospholipids.
Known as the “anti-stress vitamin,” vitamin B5 supports the adrenal glands, assisting in the production of cortisol and other adrenal hormones that may help to counteract stress. Adrenal exhaustion, headaches, fatigue, insomnia, physical and mental depression, and anxiety may improve with supplemental pantothenic acid.
The neuromuscular system relies on vitamin B5 to produce sphingosine and acetylcholine, which are required to produce nerve transmissions. Muscle cramps, frequent tingling in the hands and feet, and nerve degeneration may indicate an increased need for vitamin B5.
Vitamin B5 stimulates intestinal peristalsis and is required for the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcers, inflammation of the stomach and intestines, and constipation may be signs of vitamin B5 deficiency. Due to its role in fat metabolism, vitamin B5 has also may benefit in lowering blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, demonstrating promise in assisting those with high cholesterol levels, which may include those with diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Skin disorders, such as eczema and psoriasis, allergies, and bruxism (teeth grinding) may indicate low pantothenic acid levels.
