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NEW - Enteric Coated Vitamin B5 - for improved reception.
Pantothenic acid is a member of the B-vitamin family, and is often referred to as vitamin B-5. Its bioactive form, coenzyme A, plays a role in many processes in the body, including metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, the production of energy, and the synthesis of red blood cells and a key neurotransmitter, acetylcholine.
Compared to other manufacturers, we use enteric-coated vitamin B5. This has the advantage that vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is taken up by the organism to 100%. Non-enteric-coated vitamin B5 will only be absorbed in a small part buy the human body!
KEY FEATURES
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Important for the secretion of hormones.
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Used in the release of energy as well as the metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates.
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Used in the creation of lipids, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones and hemoglobin.
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Helpful to fight wrinkles as well as graying of the hair.
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Essential for normal body function.
Vitamin B5 plays an important role in the secretion of hormones, such as cortisone because of the role it plays in supporting the adrenal gland. These hormones assist the metabolism, help to fight allergies and are beneficial in the maintenance of healthy skin, muscles and nerves.
Pantothenic acid is also used in the release of energy as well as the metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates. It is used in the creation of lipids, neurotransmitters and hemoglobin. Some are of the opinion that pantothenic acid is also helpful to fight wrinkles as well as graying of the hair.
With Vitamin B5 in short supply symptoms like fatigue, headaches, nausea, tingling in the hands, depression, personality changes and cardiac instability have been reported. Frequent infection, fatigue, abdominal pains, sleep disturbances and neurological disorders including numbness, paresthesia (abnormal sensation such as "burning feet" syndrome), muscle weakness and cramps are also possible indications that this nutrient is in short supply. Biochemical changes include increased insulin sensitivity, lowered blood cholesterol, decreased serum potassium, and failure of adrenocorticotropin to induce eosinopenia.
Suggested Use: 1 tablet daily, or as recommended by your health care professional.
Supplement Facts
Size: 200 Capsules
Item Code VB1032
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
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Amount per serving:
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% Daily Value
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Pantothenic Acid (as calcium D-pantothenate)
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500 mg
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5,000 %
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* Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Capsule shell Gelatin, Separating agent Magnesium stearate.
Suitable for vegetarians. Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, soy. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
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