Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is part of the B-complex family of vitamins. Vitamin B5 is vital for growth, reproduction and normal physiological functions.* Vitamin B-5 is a component of coenzyme A (CoA), an essential coenzyme in a variety of reactions that sustain life, and is necessary for energy metabolism.* When it comes to energy metabolism, vitamin B5 is necessary for the production of energy from foods such as fats, carbohydrates and proteins through chemical reactions that involve CoA.* How does Vitacost Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid support health?Important for normal growth and development. *Supports the production of acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter that is used in the brain for memory.*Vitamin B5 is used by the body to maintain the normal healthy function... Less

Vitamin B3 is one of eight B vitaminsvitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B12 (cyanocabalamin) and folic acidoften referred to as B complex. Vitamin B3 is water soluble, meaning its not stored in the body and must be replaced daily. It can be found in many foods, including meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, cereal grains and yeast. Niacinamide and niacin are different forms of vitamin B3. Niacinamide can be made from niacin in the body. This occurs when niacin is taken in amounts greater than what is needed by the body. Niacinamide is sometimes the preferred from of vitamin B3 because it doesnt cause flushing, the tingling sensation often reported with use of niacin.How does vitamin B3 support health?Vitamin... Less