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Vitamin B5 from Viridian, Solgar and Balanced – also sold as pantothenic acid, at 350mg and 550mg.
Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to normal mental performance.
Viridian Vitamin B5 delivers 350mg of pantothenic acid (as d-Ca pantothenate) per capsule, in a base of alfalfa, spirulina and bilberry. Vitamin B5...
View full detailsViridian Vitamin B5 delivers 350mg of pantothenic acid (as d-Ca pantothenate) per capsule, in a base of alfalfa, spirulina and bilberry. Vitamin B5...
View full detailsBalanced B5 Pantothenic Acid 30 Veggie Caps in our reusable and recyclable bottle. Vitamin B5 contributes to normal maintenance of energy yielding...
View full detailsPantothenic Acid is otherwise known as Vitamin B5. Like all B vitamins, Pantothenic Acid is water-soluble and is not stored in the body, therefore,...
View full detailsThe same thing under two names, which is the first source of confusion on this shelf. Viridian label theirs vitamin B5; Solgar label theirs pantothenic acid. If you are comparing products and the names look different, that is why.
It is water soluble, like the rest of the B group, so what is not used is passed rather than stored. That makes it one of the harder vitamins to overdo.
Most people are better served by a B complex, since the group works together and taking one alone at a high level over a long period is not usually the approach. B5 is generally bought individually for a specific reason.
If that is you, the strengths here run 350mg to 550mg. Compare per capsule across pack sizes rather than pot price, since counts vary.
With food, and in the morning if you find B vitamins at all stimulating – some people do. Check any multivitamin or B complex you already take for overlap.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on prescribed medication, ask a pharmacist before adding a single high-strength B vitamin.
Yes, the same thing under two names. Brands label it differently.
A complex suits most people. B5 on its own is generally bought for a specific reason.
It is water soluble, so excess is passed rather than stored, which makes it hard to overdo. Still check for overlap with a multivitamin.
With food, and in the morning if you find B vitamins stimulating.
