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Pantothenic acid (B5) is essential for biological reactions involving acetylation and energy production. Pantothenic acid helps in the formation of acetylcholine, the metabolism of fatty acids, and the incorporation of fatty acids into cell membrane phospholipids. Pantothenic acid is also involved in making steroid hormones, vitamin A, vitamin D, and cholesterol. Good sources of pantothenic acid are egg yolk and fresh vegetables. The recommended daily intake of pantothenic acid is about 5 mg.

Pantothenic Acid supplement, 250 mg, 250 Tablets - Source Naturals
Pantothenic Acid is a member of the B-vitamin family, and is often referred to as vitamin B-5. Its bioactive form, coenzyme A, plays many roles in the body, including the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, the production of energy, and the synthesis of red blood cells and the key neurotransmitter, acetylcholine.

Pantothenic Acid Supplement Facts:
Pantothenic Acid 250 mg - 2,500% Daily Value
     (as calcium d-pantothenate)

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Mind Power Rx with Pantothenic acid - Formulated by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Mind Power Rx with Pantothenic acid is a sophisticated cognitive formula. It combines a delicate balance of brain circulation agents and neurotransmitter precursors with powerful natural brain chemicals that support:

Memory and Mood
Mental clarity
Concentration 
Alertness and Focus


Why buy all the individual herbs and nutrients separately -- at great expense -- when you can buy this excellent combination?

The herbs in Mind Power Rx include: Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Fo-Ti, Ginkgo biloba, Ginseng, Mucuna pruriens, Rhodiola, and Reishi .  The nutrients and vitamins in Mind Power Rx include Acetyl-l-carnitine, Carnitine, Carnosine, Choline, DMAE, Inositol, Methylcobalamin, Pantothenic acid, Trimethylglycine, Tyrosine, and Vinpocetine.
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Benefits of Pantothenic acid
My patients report that pantothenic acid helps improve their mood and energy. Personally, when I take pantothenic acid, I notice an improvement in alertness, concentration, energy, and visual clarity with dosages ranging from 100 to 250 mg. I do experience insomnia, though, when I take more than 250 mg of pantothenic acid, even if I take it in the morning. Benita von Klingspor, a nutritionist in Marina Del Rey, California, says, "Pantothenic acid is one of my favorite nutrients. I know the effects of this nutrient extremely well since I’ve been taking 100 to 250 mg most mornings for more than thirty years. I often recommend it to many clients with low energy. Pantothenic acid increases their alertness and focus, improves their mood, and enhances their joy in life. They begin to have more interest in whatever they’re doing. However, if people take too much pantothenic acid, they can become overstimulated, wired, and easily aggravated."

Availability of Pantothenic acid
Pantothenic acid is sold over the counter in dosages ranging from 5 to 250 mg. Pantothenic acid is available in its activated form known as Pantethine. Pantethine, itself, is part of coenzyme A, a very important substance that participates in the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, fatty acids and dozens of other important chemical reactions. Cognitive effects of oral pantethine administration to humans have not been published. Pantethine is sold over the counter in dosages ranging from 5 to 50 mg. In my experience, a lower dosage of pantethine provides similar effects as a higher dosage of pantothenic acid.

Dosage of Pantothenic acid
A dose of 50 to 100 mg a day of pantothenic acid is usually adequate on a long term basis, however 250 mg can be taken for brief periods. Interestingly, there is the option of pantethine, the activated and more potent form of pantothenic acid.

Pantothenic Acid Benefit
Those who take pantothenic acid notice better mood and energy. Pantothenic acid is also involved in wound healing and cholesterol metabolism.

Pantothenic acid deficiency
Pantothenic acid deficiency in humans is very rare and has been observed only in cases of severe malnutrition. Fatigue is a symptom of pantothenic acid deficiency.

Several other nutrients that support healthy energy levels:
B vitamins
Bee Pollen supplement for more energy
Carnitine supplement
Chromium mineral
Creatine supplement
Ginseng herb
Maca herb
Royal Jelly supplement
Spirulina supplement
Trimethylglycine supplement

Pantethine is the biologically active form of pantothenic acid ( vitamin B5 ). See Pantethine supplement to purchase.

Article submitted to Total Health and Wellness magazine
Years ago, during the time I was writing my book Mind Boosters, I interviewed hundreds of people who were vitamin users. I came across a health food store manager who claimed her favorite vitamin was pantothenic acid. She apparently had been taking this vitamin for 30 years. What is so special about pantothenic acid, I asked her. She claimed that this vitamin gave her more energy. I decided to try it myself. I took 250 mg one morning, and by mid afternoon I could certainly tell it was working. I had more motivation and stamina, and felt more alert.

How Does Pantothenic Acid Work?
Pantothenic acid (also known as vitamin B5) is one of several B vitamins. This nutrient has multiple functions. It is essential for biological reactions involving energy production. Pantothenic acid helps in the formation of acetylcholine (an important brain chemical), the metabolism of fatty acids, and the incorporation of fatty acids into the lining of cells. Pantothenic acid is also involved in making steroid hormones, vitamin A, vitamin D, and cholesterol.

Food Sources of pantothenic Acid
Good sources of pantothenic acid are egg yolks and fresh vegetables.

What is the recommended daily Intake?
The RDI for pantothenic acid is about 5 mg. However most vitamin supplements have a much higher dose than 5 mg.

Benefits of Pantothenic acid
My patients report that pantothenic acid helps improve their mood and energy. Personally, when I take pantothenic acid, I notice an improvement in alertness, concentration, energy, and visual clarity with dosages ranging from 100 to 250 mg. I do experience insomnia, though, when I take more than 250 mg of pantothenic acid, even if I take it in the morning. The hearth food store manager that I earlier mentioned says, "Pantothenic acid is one of my favorite nutrients. I know the effects of this nutrient extremely well since I’ve been taking 100 to 250 mg most mornings for more than thirty years. I often recommend it to many clients with low energy. Pantothenic acid increases their alertness and focus, improves their mood, and enhances their joy in life. They begin to have more interest in whatever they’re doing. However, if people take too much pantothenic acid, they can become overstimulated, wired, and easily aggravated."

Availability as a Supplement
Pantothenic acid is sold over the counter in dosages ranging from 5 to 250 mg. It is often available as part of a multivitamin supplement, or sold by itself as a single vitamin supplement.

Recommended Dosage of Pantothenic acid
A dose of 20 to 100 mg a day of pantothenic acid is usually adequate on a long term basis, however 250 mg can be taken for brief periods. Most people do fine taking a good multivitamin with pantothenic acid, or a B complex supplement.

Pantothenic acid supplement emails
Q. I'm not sure whether to take pantothenic acid or pantethine supplement?
   A. It's difficult to predict which of these would help someone, the only way to know is to try both supplements and then see whether pantothenic acid or pantothene is more helpful.

Q. Dear Dr. Sahelian, Please add these comemnts to pantothenic acid page. I have been taking vinpocetine, fish oil even lutein lately but only with fish oil and vitamin e i felt a little improvement in color perception and sharpness of vision. But yesterday i tried additional pantothenic acid around 70mg with my usual multivitamin and my god! My vision became so focused, color perception got really hightened and i sensed a great ease in moving my body with an addition of slight auditory enhancement as well. I guess pantothenic acid has a magical quality to it and the best part is that it has no side effects what so ever till 100mg. I am going to try it with fish oil and see how far it can enhance my vision and mission so to speak. Keep up the good work and keep enjoying life!

Q. Are there side effects when combining a capsule of pantothenic acid with Ubiquinol supplement 50 mg?
   A. There could be overstimulation if both are used for several days. Lower dosages of each may be better tolerated.