Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)Updated 3 days ago

Why does Vitals⁺ include Vitamin B5?

Vitamin B5—also known as pantothenic acid—is essential for helping your body generate energy and adapt to stress. It also supports your adrenal glands, mental performance, and the creation of red blood cells.

Vitals⁺ includes 49mg of Vitamin B5, included as calcium pantothenate. That’s 816% of your NRV—a generous, science-supported dose to help you thrive in modern life, not just avoid deficiency.

🤔 What does Vitamin B5 actually do?

Pantothenic acid is involved in nearly every cellular energy process. It:

• Supports normal energy metabolism

• Contributes to mental performance, helping you focus and stay sharp

• Plays a role in adrenal and red blood cell function, supporting your stress response and oxygen transport

It also helps form coenzyme A (CoA)—a key molecule used by your body to metabolise fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

🤔 Why that dose—and why calcium pantothenate?

We use calcium pantothenate, a stable and effective form of Vitamin B5 that’s widely used in clinical studies and well absorbed.

While the Adequate Intake (AI) for adults is just 5mg/day, the EFSA notes that there’s no safety risk with higher amounts—and that modern dietary patterns can vary widely in B5 intake. Our higher dose ensures reliable support, especially in times of stress or when your energy demands are high.

🌱 Is Vitamin B5 harder to get from a plant-based diet?

It can be. While pantothenic acid is present in a variety of foods, the richest sources tend to be animal-based—like liver, eggs, and meat. For anyone eating more plant-based, supplementation helps close the gap.

🔎 Curious about the science?

This EFSA scientific review covers pantothenic acid’s role in energy, metabolism, and why an Adequate Intake level is used instead of a fixed daily requirement.