Vitamin B5

This past Friday I asked Jane if she carried Vitamin B15 in her Sunflower Shop health food store. She didn't, so I told her about what I could remember reading about B15 (see my past 2 posts). I I wasn't able to order it a TripleClicks, so I ordered the best price that I had found on my web search. I'll let you know if it does anything for my energy level. I had wanted my husband to take it, but the Dr. told him to stay away from vitamins during his cancer treatment. He's only supposed to get his vitamins from food. Jane showed me B5, so the next day I had looked it up. She also has a lot of booksd that she reads on cancer there in her shop. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic A) The “Anti-Stress” Vitamin Pantothenic Acid is water soluble and is the main component that makes coenzyme A (CoA) in the body. CoA is found in all living cells making pantothenic Acid essential to sustain life. Beta-alanine, also a component of vitamin B5, is metabolized from the amino acid alanin Pantothenic Acid (as CoA) is vital for: Carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism Supporting adrenals with hormone production, including melatonin Maintenance and repair of all cells and tissues Synthesis of essential lipids Synthesis of neurotransmitters Aids in the manufacture of vitamin D Helps produce red blood cells The highest concentration of CoA is in the liver with the next highest concentration being in the adrenal glands. This is important for two reasons: The high concentration of CoA in the liver makes it possible for our body to detox the many toxic substances we are exposed to, including alcohol. With high concentrations of CoA in the adrenals, the adrenals are able to make the hormone corticosterone. This hormone is critical to the body’s ability to respond to the many kinds of stress we encounter. Conditions Related to Pantothenic Acid Deficiency The following diseases and conditions have been linked with pantothenic acid deficiency and have shown improvement with supplementation: Stress and fatigue Insomnia Arthritis neurological disorders Abdominal pain and distention Burning feet Upper respiratory infection Adrenal fatigue Alcoholism Bruxism (Grinding teeth) Acne It should be noted that dosages as high as 30,000 mg have shown great success in the treatment of acne. Toxicity Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble vitamin and unlikely to reach toxic levels as your body simply eliminates what it cannot use. Mega-dosages of any vitamin can cause some discomfort, generally in the form of gastrointestinal upset. If this occurs, simply reduce the dose until the discomfort discontinues