Pantothenic Acid is the most common definition of Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid is the primary form of Vitamin B5 that exists in Blood Plasma. Vitamin B5 is a water soluble Organic Acid that is present in all living Cells - it is regarded as a “B” Group Vitamin.

Health Benefits:

• may possess life extension properties
• may help prevent Hypotension 
• impaired Adrenal Gland function (including impaired production of Adrenal Hormones) may occur as a result of Vitamin B5 deficiency
• may enhance the production of Red Blood Cells
• may alleviate constipation
• may alleviate some cases of Heartburn
• Vomiting may occur as a result of Vitamin B5 deficiency
• Hypochlorhydria (insufficient production of Hydrochloric Acid) may occur as a result of Vitamin B5 deficiency
• may improve Hair Condition
• may be useful for the treatment of Allergies
• may increase the body's production of antibodies
• may help prevent Bacterial and Viral diseases
• is a potent antioxidant
• may lower total serum Cholesterol levels (by an average of 19%)
• may be essential for the conversion of Fats, Carbohydrates and Proteins into Energy
• Fatigue may occur as a symptom of Vitamin B5 deficiency
• may alleviate Hepatitis A
• Hypoglycemia may occur as a result of Vitamin B5 deficiency
• may improve Athletic Performance
• may alleviate Lethargy
• may inhibit the ability of Alcohol (ethanol) and Carbon Tetrachloride to damage the Liver
• may facilitate weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity
• may increase Stamina
• Muscle Weakness may occur as a result of Vitamin B5 deficiency
• may reduce joint pain and stiffness associated with Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
• may help treat Autism
• impaired motor Coordination may occur as a result of Vitamin B5 deficiency
• Headache may occur as a result of Vitamin B5 deficiency
• may be useful in the treatment of Epilepsy
• may help the body counteract Stress
• Depression may occur as a result of Vitamin B5 deficiency
• Irritability may occur as a result of Vitamin B5 deficiency
• may alleviate Bruxism (grinding of the Teeth)
• may alleviate Hay Fever
• may alleviate Sinusitis
• Vitamin B5 deficiency may increase the risk of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
• may totally resolve some cases of Acne
• Dermatitis may occur as a result of Vitamin B5 deficiency
• may alleviate Dry Skin
• may decrease the size of the Pores in persons afflicted with Enlarged Pores
• may improve skin appearance
• may accelerate the healing of wounds
• may help prevent wrinkles
• is essential for the production of most Adrenal Hormones
• may enhance the ability of Arginine to stimulate the release of human Growth Hormone (hGH)

Vitamin B5 may be manufactured within the body by Beneficial Bacteria within the Digestive Tract.

Freezing may deplete the Vitamin B5 content of most foods.

Vitamin B5 may be destroyed by Acids, such as Vinegar.

No side effects have yet been observed from dosages up to 1500mg per day.

Pantothenic Acid is available as a singular vitamin supplement, as a part of many multi vitamin supplements, or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.

Vitamin B5 is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Adaptogens, Anti-Ageing, Brain Fuel, BurnXpress, Energy, Fat Away, Joint Health, Kan Jang, Metabolift, Passion, St John's Wort, Tranquil Sleep and the Ultima 1 Nutritional Weight Loss Shake.