Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid, sometimes called vitamin B5, is
involved in the Kreb’s cycle of energy production
and is needed to make the neurotransmitter
acetylcholine. It is also essential in producing,
transporting, and releasing the energy from fats.
Synthesis of cholesterol (needed for vitamin D and
hormone synthesis) depends on pantothenic acid.
Pantothenic acid also activates the adrenal
glands.1 Pantethine—a variation of pantothenic
acid—has been reported to lower blood levels of
cholesterol and triglycerides. Where is it found?
Liver, yeast, and salmon have high levels of
pantothenic acid, but most other foods, including
vegetables, dairy, eggs, grains, and meat also
provide some pantothenic acid.
In what conditions might pantothenic acid or
pantethine be supportive?
- athletic support (pantothenic acid)
- high cholesterol (pantethine)
- high triglycerides (pantethine)
- rheumatoid arthritis (pantothenic acid)
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