Osavi Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid

Name: Osavi Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid
Brand: Osavi
SKU: 5904139921166
Price: 8.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Osavi

£8.99

Osavi Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid keeps it simple: vitamin B5, in a vcaps format, 90 vegan caps / 180 vegan caps per pack.

Why people take it

Vitamin B5 contributes to normal mental performance
Vitamin B5 contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones and vitamin D

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, ideally with food and at the same time each day.

Good to know

Choose from 2 sizes: 90 vegan caps / 180 vegan caps
Format: vcaps
Caffeine free
Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

Size: 90 vegan caps

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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Osavi, Vegan Supplements, Vegetarian Supplements, Vitamin B12 & B Complex, Vitamins & Supplements

SKU: 5904139921166

At a glance

£0.07

per daily dose

Insufficient

evidence for vitamin b5 (pantothenic acid)

Our honest take

One capsule gives 200 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) as calcium D-pantothenate, which is about 33 times the daily reference intake of 6 mg. B5 is found in almost every food and deficiency is practically unknown. There is no UK upper limit for B5 and it is considered low risk, but high-dose B5 for skin or energy has little good human evidence behind it. For most people this is an unnecessary supplement; it is a clean formula if you have been advised to take it.

A health professional has advised you to take pantothenic acid on its own
You eat a normal diet: you almost certainly get enough B5
You are hoping for clearer skin: the evidence is very limited
You already take a B complex or multivitamin

The science

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)· evidence: Insufficient

Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is found in almost every food, which is where its name comes from ("pantothen" means "from everywhere"). Adults need about 5 mg a day and deficiency is practically unknown in people who eat normally.

High-dose B5 is sometimes marketed for skin or energy. There is little good human evidence for these uses: one small trial of a pantethine-based product for acne exists, but nothing robust.

For most people a B5 supplement is unnecessary.

Authorised health claim
Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Pantothenic acid contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters. Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance. (Applies where a daily dose gives at least 15% of the NRV, i.e. 0.9 mg.)

Typical dose: Adults need about 5 mg a day (NRV on labels: 6 mg). Supplements often give 250 to 1,000 mg.

Safety: Very low toxicity; the UK Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals considered 200 mg a day from supplements unlikely to cause harm. Very high doses (grams a day) can cause diarrhoea.

Research we looked at:
EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific opinion on dietary reference values for pantothenic acid. EFSA Journal 2014;12(2):3581.
Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals (2003). Safe Upper Levels for Vitamins and Minerals. Food Standards Agency.
Yang M et al. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of a novel pantothenic acid-based dietary supplement in subjects with mild to moderate facial acne. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2014;4(1):93–101.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per 1 capsule (daily dose): Pantothenic acid 200 mg, 3,333% NRV.

Ingredients: Calcium D-pantothenate, inulin, capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 1 capsule in the morning with a glass of water. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	90 vegan caps	£8.99	£0.09
This product	180 vegan caps	£13.99	£0.07
Essensey Vitamin B Complex		from £7.39	–
OstroVit Vitamin B Complex		from £7.72	–

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.