Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, is water-soluble and is used to make neurotransmitter acetylcholine and works in the Kreb’s cycle of energy production. It also helps release, produce, and transport energy from fats. Pantothetic acid also plays a crucial role in synthesizing cholesterol and in activating adrenal glands. A byproduct of pantothenic acid, Pantethine, has shown to lower levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood.
Suggested Dosage
Supplementation of pantothenic acid is not generally necessary. 10-25 mg are found in most multivitamin supplements. Researchers using pantethine to treat cholesterol usually give patients 300 mg three times daily.