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Vitamin B5
Description: Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) is needed for energy production and creation of the neurotransmitter acetycholine. It is also needed for synthesis of cholesterol and to release energy from fat. Pantothenic acid is also needed to activate the adrenal glands.1
Vitamin B deficiency is rare except in the case of alcoholism.
Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Pantothenic Acid appear to be of great use to athletes in reaching their full potential.2
Some research suggests that patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis may be deficient in Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid).3 Supplementation with 2000 mg can help ease morning stiffness and pain.4

Natural Sources: Dairy, Eggs, Grain, Liver, Meats, Salmon, Vegetables, Yeast.

Useful in treatment of: Athletics and Fitness, rheumatoid arthritis.

Recommended Dosage: 10 to 25 mg daily.

Contraindications: Large amounts may cause diarrhea.

References:

1Fidanza A. Therapeutic action of pantothenic acid. Int J Vit Nutr Res 1983;suppl 24:53–67 [review].
2Keith R, Alt L. Riboflavin status of female athletes consuming normal diets. Nutr Res 1991;11(7):727-34.
3Barton-Wright EC, Elliott WA. The pantothenic acid metabolism of rheumatoid arthritis. Lancet 1963;ii:862–3.
4General Practitioner Research Group. Calcium pantothenate in arthritic conditions. Practitioner 1980;224:208_211.
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