Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 is a water soluble Organic Acid present in all living Cells - it is regarded as a “B” Group Vitamin.

 Vitamin B5 - Health Benefits

 Vitamin B5 - Toxins Counteracted by

Amino Acids

 Vitamin B5 may enhance the ability of Arginine to stimulate the release of human Growth Hormone (hGH).

Carbohydrates

 Vitamin B5 may facilitate the conversion of dietary Carbohydrates into “useable” Energy.  ^[1]

Enzymes

 Vitamin B5 (Pantethine form) may increase the activity of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase by up to 71%.  ^[2]

Hormones

 Vitamin B5 is essential for the production of most Adrenal Hormones:

 Vitamin B5 may enhance the endogenous production of Glucocorticoids including Cortisone.  ^[3]

 Vitamin B5 is an essential cofactor for the production of most Steroid Hormones including:

 Progesterone  ^[4]

 Vitamin B5 may enhance the ability of Arginine to stimulate the release of Human Growth Hormone (hGH):  ^[5]

 Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate form administered intravenously) may stimulate the release of hGH.

Krebs Cycle

 Vitamin B5 is an essential component of Coenzyme A and Acetyl Coenzyme A ).  ^[6]

 Vitamin B5 is an essential cofactor for the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP).

Neurotransmitters

 Vitamin B5 is a cofactor for the conversion of Acetylcholine's precursors to Acetylcholine.  ^[7]

Nucleic Compounds

 Vitamin B5 may facilitate the synthesis of endogenous Nucleic Acids - Endogenous.

Phospholipids

 Vitamin B5 may facilitate the conversion of Phosphatidylcholine (PC) to Acetylcholine.