Pantothenic acid
VITAMIN B5
What it isVitamin B5, precursor of coenzyme A.
Why this oneIts role in coenzyme A synthesis makes it essential to all acyl transfer, including fatty acid metabolism.
What limits itDeficiency is essentially unknown outside experimental settings, so supplementation has no established indication.
FDA-approved for
- vitamin B5 supplementation
Off-label
- vitamin B5 supplementation
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Principal riskSupplementation has no established benefit; very high doses cause diarrhea
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Active metabolites
Mechanism of action: Pantothenic acid ballicule
