Vitamins - VYE-ta-mins are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in only small amounts and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Pantothenic acid - pan-toh-THEN-ik AS-id - vitamin B 5 is needed for the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
No problems have been found that are due to a lack of pantothenic acid alone. However, a lack of one B vitamin usually goes along with a lack of others, so pantothenic acid is often included in B complex products.
Claims that pantothenic acid is effective for treat of nerve damage, breathing problems, itching and other skin problems and poisoning with some other drugs; for getting rid of or preventing gray hair; for preventing arthritis, allergies and birth defects; or for improving mental ability have not been proven.
This vitamin is available without a prescription in the following dosage forms:
Pantothenic acid is found in various foods including peas and beans - except green beans, lean meat, poultry, fish and whole-grain cereals. Little pantothenic acid is lost from foods with ordinary cooking.
Vitamins alone will not take the place of a good diet and will not provide energy. Your body also needs other substances found in food protein, minerals, carbohydrates and fat.
The daily amount of pantothenic acid needed is defined in few various ways.
Because lack of pantothenic acid is so rare, there is no RDA or RNI for this vitamin. The following daily intakes are thought to be plenty for most individuals:
Other commonly using names are vitamin B 5 and calcium pantothenate .
Generic name product may also be available in the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.