Vitamin B5 (as Pantothenic acid)
Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for various physiological functions in the body. Health, energy, and brain benefits of vitamin B5 include:
Skin health
Vitamin B5 plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin by supporting the production of skin cells and reducing inflammation (Sidgwick & McGeorge, 2020).
Wound healing
Vitamin B5 is essential for wound healing by promoting the production of collagen, a protein that is necessary for tissue repair (Al-Niaimi & Ahmed, 2020).
Cholesterol levels
Vitamin B5 helps to reduce cholesterol levels by facilitating the breakdown of fats in the body (Pawlak & Rakel, 2013).
Metabolism booster
Vitamin B5 plays a crucial role in energy metabolism by converting food into energy (Pawlak & Rakel, 2013).
Reducing fatigue
Vitamin B5 helps to reduce fatigue by supporting the adrenal glands, which produce hormones that regulate energy levels (Sidgwick & McGeorge, 2020).
Cognitive function
Vitamin B5 is essential for cognitive function, including memory and concentration (Kennedy, 2016).
Mood regulation
Vitamin B5 plays a vital role in mood regulation by supporting the production of neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, which is involved in mood and cognitive function (Al-Niaimi & Ahmed, 2020).
Vitamin B5 is included in:
References
Al-Niaimi, F., & Ahmed, A. A. (2020). Pantothenic acid in dermatology and beyond: A review. International Journal of Dermatology, 59(8), 923-928.
Kennedy, D. O. (2016). B vitamins and the brain: mechanisms, dose and efficacy—a review. Nutrients, 8(2), 68.
Pawlak, R., & Rakel, D. (2013). Pantothenic acid. In Integrative Medicine (Fourth Edition) (pp. 773-776). Elsevier.
Sidgwick, G. P., & McGeorge, D. (2020). Pantothenic acid deficiency: new insights from a rare clinical condition. Nutrition Research Reviews, 33(2), 261-267.
