Vitamin

Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)

Also known as: vitamin B5, pantothenate, calcium pantothenate, pantothenic acid

Evidence

A B-complex vitamin required for the synthesis of coenzyme A, which is critical for energy metabolism and synthesis of hormones, cholesterol, and amino acids. Calcium pantothenate is the stable supplemental form.

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Daily target & upper limit

5 mg / day

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Primary uses

Energy production
Hormone synthesis
Stress response support
Wound healing
Pantothenic acid deficiency prevention

How it works

Precursor for coenzyme A (CoA) synthesis
Essential for fatty acid oxidation
Supports steroid hormone synthesis
Involved in acetylation reactions

Dosage

Typical range: 5 mg daily (adequate intake); 5-100 mg daily for supplementation
Timing: With or without food
With food: No specific requirement
Duration: Safe for long-term use; water-soluble excess is excreted
Special populations: Athletes may benefit from higher intakes; bioavailability is high from supplemental forms

Forms

calcium pantothenate· 70/100
pantothenic acid· 70/100

Safety

Common side effects

Extremely rare at supplemental doses
Diarrhea may occur at very high doses (>10 g daily)

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to pantothenic acid or calcium

Products containing Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)

Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate) on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.

Thorne

MediClear-SGS™ - Vanilla

Thorne

Basic Nutrients 2/Day

Evidence notes

Strong evidence for deficiency prevention and essential metabolic functions. RCT evidence supports efficacy in normal supplemental ranges. Well-established biochemical role.

Grade A: Multiple well-designed human trials support the main claims.

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