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What Is Vitamin B5?

Vitamin B5, otherwise known as pantothenic acid, helps the body convert food into glucose. All vitamin B complex vitamins help the body metabolize fats and proteins as well.

  1. Roles

    • Vitamin B5 plays a critical role in producing red blood cells, maintain digestive health, producing sex and stress related hormones, and helping the body use other vitamins such as riboflavin, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

    Dietary Sources

    • Fresh vegetables, meats and unprocessed grains are excellent sources of vitamin B5. Vitamin B5 is often lost when foods are processed.

    Recommended Daily Intake

    • Adults need five milligrams of vitamin B5 per day. However, children under the age of 14 need under five milligrams of vitamin B5 per day.

    Fun Fact

    • Vitamin B5 may speed up the process of wound healing, according to some scientific studies.

    Supplements

    • Vitamin B5 supplements are found in multivitamins, but are also sold individually under the names of pantothenic acid and alcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 supplements are available in several different forms including capsules, tablets and softegels.

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