Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 500mg 100 vege capsules.
Each vegetarian capsule contains nothing else but 100% 550mg Calcium Pantothenate, equivalent to 503.8mg of Pantothenic acid. Hypoallergenic.
Main Biological Functions of Vitamin B5:
Pantothenic Acid, also known as Vitamin B-5, along with Vitamins B-1, B-2, and B-3, work together to make ATP, the fuel our bodies use. It also activates hormones like cortisol, which counteracts stress and boosts energy. Pantothenic acid helps lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Along with biotin, they work to produce enzymes that initiate many bodily functions and are vital to good health.
- Involved in over 100 cellular reactions
- Essential for the production of ATP/energy from the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
- Assist in the healthy synthesis and metabolism of lipids: e.g. essential fatty acids and steroid hormones
- Required for the production of cortisol and cortisone, supporting healthy adrenal function and the ability to adequately respond to stress
- Essential for the production of certain neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine and melatonin
- May assist in supporting healthy skin and healing
- May assist in supporting healthy hair growth
Medication Contraindications
Patients on Warfarin may be at increased risk of bleeding if they substantially increase their intake of vitamin B5. Do not take concomitantly with prescription medicines without advice from a health care practitioner.
