Pantothenic acid, also called pantothenate or vitamin B5 (a B vitamin), is a water-soluble vitamin discovered by Roger J. Williams in 1919. For many animals, pantothenic acid is an essential nutrient as it is required to synthesize coenzyme-A (CoA), as well as to synthesize and metabolize proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Pantothenic acid is the amide between pantoic acid and β-alanine and commonly found as its alcohol analog, the provitamin panthenol, and as calcium pantothenate. Small quantities of pantothenic acid are found in nearly every food, with high amounts in whole-grain cereals, legumes, eggs, meat, royal jelly, avocado, and yogurt. Pantothenic acid is an ingredient in some hair and skin care products. Only the dextrorotatory (D) isomer of pantothenic acid possesses biological activity. while the levorotatory (L) form may antagonize the effects of the dextrorotatory isomer.
Synonyms
Sodium pantothenate
Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B5
(+)-Pantothenic acid
D-pantothenic acid
Pantothenate
Calcium pantothenate
Brand Names
Prenatvite Complete
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Complex 5 - Pwr
Nephrocaps
Pantothenic Acid-S Tab 100mg
Vita Vim Multivitamins and Minerals Tab
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B Totum 500
Onccor
Fortamines-10 Comprimes
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Men's 50+
B-complex 50
Bacmin
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Super Charged Energy
D-pantothenic Acid 250mg
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For-2
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Indication
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