Vitamin B5
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- Q How much vitamin B5 should I take to help my cholesterol levels?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineI recommend taking a 300 mg of vitamin B5 (panothenic acid) to decrease LDL "bad" cholesterol and raise HDL "good" cholesterol. No side effects have been seen yet in people taking this daily dosage of vitamin B5. Full Answer
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- Q What herbs and supplements can interact with vitamin B5?
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High doses of pantothenic acid may inhibit the absorption of biotin produced by microflora in the large intestine.It has been noted anecdotally that dexpanthenol may increase bleeding time and therefore potentially may increase the risk of bleeding when... Full Answer
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- Q If I give my child vitamin B5 supplements, how much should I give?
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Children (under 18 years old): Daily adequate intake (AI) levels of pantothenic acid have been established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the U.S. Institute of Medicine based on estimated dietary intakes in healthy populations. A Recommended Dietary... Full Answer
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- Q If I take vitamin B5 supplements, how much should I take?
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Adults (18 years and older):Daily adequate intake (AI) of pantothenic acid levels have been established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the U.S. Institute of Medicine based on estimated dietary intakes in healthy populations. A Recommended Dietary... Full Answer
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- Q Do vitamin B5 supplements help with pantothenic acid deficiency?
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Pantothenic acid deficiency has been very rarely observed in humans. In cases of true pantothenic acid deficiency, oral pantothenic acid therapy is accepted as a treatment. It may also be merited as prevention in select patients at high risk for... Full Answer
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- Q How does vitamin B5 affect blood sugar?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyLike all B vitamins, vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, is vital to normal metabolism, including helping your body convert the energy in food into blood sugar, which can then act as fuel for your body. It is also important for the formation of red... Full Answer
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