Vitamin B5

What it does

Pantothenic acid is part of coenzyme A, a molecule your body uses to break down fats and carbs for energy and to manufacture hormones and healthy fats. It's quietly involved in a huge range of everyday metabolism. True deficiency is rare because it's in many foods, but it's an essential part of a complete B-complex foundation.

The science

Pantothenic acid synthesises Coenzyme A, enabling fat and carbohydrate metabolism, and supports adrenal hormone production.

Most relevant for

Rounding out energy-metabolism support alongside the other B vitamins.

Key references

• Examine.com: Vitamin B5 — research summary
• MyStaq Clinical Elements Library