What is Vitamin B5?

Vitamin B5 is an essential, water-soluble vitamin that the body needs to convert carbohydrates into energy. It is found in all living cells and is often referred to as the ‘anti-stress’ vitamin.

Where to find Vitamin B5:

Vitamin B5 is found in numerous foods, however the foods with the highest concentrations are cauliflower, avocado, salmon, liver, chicken, cheese and egg yolks.

Vitamin B5 can also be referred to as:

Pantothenic Acid, Pantethine, Pantothenate.

Serving Size

The amount of Vitamin B5 you use varies according to your goal. For acne reduction we would recommend taking 5g daily, divided between 3 doses. For general health we would suggest using 0.5g-1g daily.

A BulkPowders.co.uk 5ml measure (level scoop) provides 3.6g of Vitamin B5 powder.

Timing

Vitamin B5 is best taken alongside food, or other B-Vitamins.

Synergists

Vitamin B5 is said to exhibit synergistic effects when combined with Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

Safety

Vitamin B5 is a safe supplement. It is commonly used at dosages as high as 15g-20g daily to treat acne, however users taking these amounts can experience side-effects such as diarrhea, heartburn and nausea.

Toxicity

There is no known toxicity of Vitamin B5.

Bans/Restrictions for Use

As far as we are aware there are no known bans or restrictions in regard to supplementing with Vitamin B5.