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B Vitamins - Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)

August 14, 2023

B VITAMINS – PANTOTHENIC ACID (VITAMIN B5)


Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B-5): Pantothenic acid, is one of 8 B vitamins known as Vitamin B5. All of B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which the body uses to produce energy. These B vitamins, often referred to as B complex vitamins, also help the body use fats and protein. In fact it s required for creating certain neurotransmitters and hormones, and making red blood cells:

Foods rich in pantothenic acid: Foods Pantothenic acid is found in almost all meat and vegetable foods. Foods that are rich in pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5) include: 

  • Mushrooms
  • Fish
  • Avocados
  • Eggs
  • chicken breast
  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Milk
  • Yogurt
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Lentils
  • Organ meats (liver, kidney)
  • Nuts
  • Seeds
  • Brown rice
  • Oats
  • Broccoli


Symptoms of pantothenic acid deficiency: The deficiency of Pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5) is very rare, but the deficiency may increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease. A person with Alzheimer's disease may experience:

  • forget about recent conversations or events.
  • misplace items.
  • forget the names of places and objects.
  • have trouble thinking of the right word.
  • ask questions repetitively.
  • show poor judgement or find it harder to make decisions.
  • become less flexible and more hesitant to try new things.


Common side effects of prescription pantothenic acid: The common side effects of pantothenic acid include:

  • Muscle pain
  • Joint pain
  • Diabetes mellitus, new-onset
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Weakness/lack of energy
  • Dizziness
  • Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) increased
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Alanine transaminase (ALT) increased
  • Constipation
  • Flulike illness
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Hypersensitivity reactions (including rash, itching, hives, and swelling)
  • Pancreatitis


Uncommon side effects of prescription pantothenic acid : The less common side effects of pantothenic acid include:

  • Yellowing skin and eyes (jaundice)
  • Muscle disease
  • Muscle wasting (rhabdomyolysis.


Pantothenic acid Interactions: Pantothenic acid has no known severe or serious interactions with other drugs. Pantothenic acid has mild interactions with at least 68 different drugs.


Quantum of pantothenic acid: In order to prevent its deficiency the recommended intakes of pantothenic acid for:

  • Adults and teenagers - 4 to 7 milligrams (mg) per day.
  • Males & females - 9-13 years old 4 mg per day.
  • Males & females - 14 years & above 5mg per day.
  • Lactating women - 7 mg/day.
  • Pregnant women - 6 mg/day.
  • Children - 7 to 10 years old - 4 to 5 mg per day.
  • Children - 4 to 8 years old - 3 mg per day.
  • Children - 1 to 3 years old - 2 mg per day.
  • Infants - 7-12 months old - 1.8 mg per day.
  • Infants - 0-6 months old - 1.7 mg per day.



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