Pantothenic Acid
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 it notice better mood and energy. It 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 common symptom.
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 ).
How does it 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. It 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 food sources 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.
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., 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!
Are there side effects when combining a capsule of pantothenic acid with Ubiquinol supplement 50 mg?
There could be overstimulation if both are used for several days. Lower dosages of each may be better tolerated.
Supplements and more information can be found on http://www.raysahelian.com/.
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 it notice better mood and energy. It 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 common symptom.
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 ).
How does it 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. It 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 food sources 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.
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., 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!
Are there side effects when combining a capsule of pantothenic acid with Ubiquinol supplement 50 mg?
There could be overstimulation if both are used for several days. Lower dosages of each may be better tolerated.
Supplements and more information can be found on http://www.raysahelian.com/.