Vitamin
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Also known as: Vitamin B5, Calcium pantothenate, Pantethine, Pantothenic Acid (B5 for Adrenals)
Essential for adrenal hormone synthesis. Supports cortisol production capacity.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Every Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) product we have scored
| # | Product | Score | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pure Encapsulations B-Complex liquid | 91 A | $1.34 |
| 2 | Nature Made B-Complex with C Caplets | 90 A | $0.11 |
| 3 | Complement Gut Nurture | 89 A | $1.93 |
| 4 | Pure Encapsulations Pantothenic Acid | 89 A | $0.22 |
| 5 | Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw B-Complex | 89 A | $0.50 |
| 6 | MegaFood Skin, Nails & Hair 2 | 89 A | $0.87 |
| 7 | Thorne Advanced Nutrients | 88 A | $2.40 |
| 8 | Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day | 88 A | $0.60 |
| 9 | Thorne Basic Prenatal | 88 A | $1.23 |
| 10 | Thorne Men's Multi 50+ | 88 A | $1.87 |
| 11 | BulkSupplements Vitamin B5 Capsules | 88 A | $0.03 |
| 12 | Thorne Emotion Balance Support | 87 A | $1.05 |
Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing. Per-serving cost is list price divided by servings per container. No brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Common questions
How much Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) should I take?
The typical range is 100-500mg daily. Daily B vitamin
When should I take Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)?
With meals. Yes.
Which form of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is best?
Calcium pantothenate — Standard. Other forms in the catalog: Pantethine, B-complex.
Is Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) safe?
Commonly reported: Generally very well tolerated, Diarrhea at high doses. Serious warnings: None. No concerns
Which Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) supplement scores highest?
Pure Encapsulations B-Complex liquid, at 91/100. Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing — no brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Daily target & upper limit
5 mg / dayPantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) has an established daily reference intake. See best forms, label synonyms, upper-limit warnings, and top-scoring supplements:
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) dosage reference →Primary uses
- Adrenal support
- Energy metabolism
- Hormone synthesis
- Adrenal hormone synthesis
- Stress support
How it works
- Precursor to Coenzyme A
- Essential for steroid hormone synthesis
- Energy metabolism
Dosage
- Typical range
- 100-500mg daily
- Timing
- With meals
- With food
- Yes
- Duration
- Daily B vitamin
- Special populations
- Adrenal support, high stress
Forms
- Calcium pantothenate
- Pantethine
- B-complex
Safety
Common side effects
- Generally very well tolerated
- Diarrhea at high doses
Contraindications
- None
Products containing Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Evidence notes
Essential for adrenal function
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
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