Pantothenic Acid-B5

Pantothenic Acid, also known as Vitamin B5, is a water-soluble vitamin necessary in our lives. Pantothenic Acid has many purposes and roles in our body including the production of energy, catabolism of amino and fatty acids, the breakdown of fatty acids, cholesterol and steroid hormones as well as the synthesis of acetylcholine. It also plays a role in the energy metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. There are many benefits of Vitamin B5 including treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, keeping the adrenal glands healthy and stress. In some tests, the use of Vitamin B5 was helpful for arthritis. Many doctors prescribe Pantothenic acid for social anxiety because of the role it plays with the adrenal glands. It is believed, however, that most Pantothenic acid benefits are intensified in combination with other vitamins.

As far back as 1990, studies have been done to see if Pantothenic Acid cures acne. Dr. Lit-Hung Leung did many studies and believed an acne B5 cure in vitamin doses that were high enough to not only cure the acne, but decrease the pore size. He noted an improvement in the acne within one month of the Vitamin B5 acne treatment. Many skeptics found fault with Dr Leung's Panothenic acid acne beliefs. Occasionally, you will find a doctor that will recommend Vitamin B5 for acne prevention. The majority of dermatologists believe that an acne cure from Vitamin B5 is more of the exception than the rule. Today there are very little Vitamin B5 prescribed by doctors for acne. Many places believe supplements for Vitamin B5 are good for acne.

There is some beliefs in a Vitamin B5 zinc treatment for acne. Because Vitamin 5 is not absolutely proven an acne treatment, many believe that rather than give it in high doses, it should be taken with zinc. There is a calcium pantothenate cream (from Vitamin B) that is effective for allergic reactions, skin healing and of help with skin damaged from radiation treatment. It is also believed by some to help in the treatment of acne.

Because we get Vitamin B5 in our normal daily diet, the chances for a Vitamin B5 deficiency are rare. The symptoms, however, are leg cramps or insomnia and these have occurred only in testing. Pantothenic Acid/B5 is found in many foods, some of them being lobster, organ meats, poultry, soybeans, lentils, split peas, yogurt, eggnog, avocado, mushrooms and sweet potatoes.