vitamin Vitamins Oral

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 is essential for fatty acid metabolism and energy production.

Sci.Pantothenic acid pantothenic acid vitamin b6 Vitamin B5 (mixed) vitamin B6
7 forms
Oral

About Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in fatty acid metabolism and energy production. It is involved in the synthesis of coenzyme A, which is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
1791

At a glance

Approval status

supplement

Compare All Forms

7 forms

Compare supplement forms of Vitamin B5 by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

High Moderate Low
Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Vitamin B5
  • CAS: 81-13-0
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Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantethine)
  • CAS: 137-08-6
  • DSLD group id: 9716
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Vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate)
  • CAS: 137-08-6
  • DSLD group id: 2670
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Vitamin B5 (mixed)
  • CAS: 79-83-4
  • DSLD group id: 3801
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Vitamin B5 (pantethine)
  • CAS: 16768-05-1
  • DSLD group id: 3102
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
  • CAS: 79-83-4
  • DSLD group id: 2547
  • Label category: synthetic
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Vitamin B5 (unspecified)
  • CAS: 81-13-0
  • DSLD group id: 3505
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

b-5, b5, calcium-d-pantothenate, calcium d-pantothenate, calcium d pantothenate, calcium pantothenate, calcium pantothenate i.p., calcium pantothenic, cultured calcium d-pantothenate, d-calcium d-pantothenate, d-calcium panthothenate, d-calcium pantothenate, d-pantothenate calcium, d-pantothenic acid, d calcium pantothenate, di-cal panthenate, di calcium pantothenate, dicalcium pantothenate, from 544mg of calcium pantothenate, natural, organic pantothenic acid, panothenic acid, pantesin, pantesin(r), pantesin(r) pantethine, pantesin pantethine, pantethine, pantethine octahydrate, panthothenic acid, pantothenol, vit. b-5, vit. b5, vitamin b-5, vitamin b5, Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantethine), Vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate), Vitamin B5 (pantethine), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B5 (unspecified), vit b-5

Type: Vitamins

Organic compounds essential for normal growth and nutrition. Required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.

Absorption: Fat-soluble vitamins require dietary fat for absorption. Water-soluble vitamins are generally well-absorbed but excess amounts are excreted.

Interactions: Some vitamins can interfere with medications. Fat-soluble vitamins can accumulate in the body.

Watch out for

Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.

  • May interact with certain medications affecting metabolism.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Vitamin B5 forms:

Skin Health Energy Production Energy Metabolism Cholesterol Management Synthesis of Hormones

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Vitamin B5 forms:

Diarrhea How serious: Mild None How serious: None Gastrointestinal Distress How serious: low Mild gastrointestinal upset How serious: low

What does the research say?

Vitamin B5 is essential for various metabolic processes in the body. Studies have shown its role in energy production and the synthesis of important biomolecules. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements provides comprehensive information on its health benefits and dietary sources.