An essential B vitamin that helps turn food into daily energy, supports focus, and maintains healthy skin.
What it is
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin found in every living cell. In supplements, it usually comes as calcium pantothenate, a stable form that your body absorbs easily.
Your body uses vitamin B5 to build Coenzyme A, an essential helper molecule that transforms fats, carbohydrates, and proteins into cellular energy.
Also known as: Calcium Pantothenate, Pantothenate, Vitamin B5
Key benefits
- Drives cellular energy production, so you feel active and alert throughout the day.
- Supports healthy stress hormone production and brain signaling, keeping your mind balanced.
- Promotes skin renewal and barrier function, which helps your skin stay smooth and resilient.
Amplified by probiotics
You absorb vitamin B5 through your upper intestine, but friendly gut bacteria can also produce extra B5 right in your colon. Adding microencapsulated probiotics helps grow beneficial bacteria that produce natural B5. This extra vitamin B5 nourishes your gut lining, while friendly fatty acids made by probiotics help your body absorb vitamin B5 even more efficiently.
Typical dose
5–50 mg/day
The evidence
Evidence: strongHuman studies confirm that vitamin B5 is essential for cellular energy, natural hormone balance, and fat breakdown. Research shows it plays a key role in supporting skin recovery and overall skin health. (Kelly 2011, Altern Med Rev; Rucker et al. 2007, Handbook of Vitamins).
Safety & who should check first
Vitamin B5 is exceptionally safe with no strict upper limit, because your body easily flushes out any excess. Very high doses may cause mild stomach upset. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist.