Pantothenic Acid

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg1 PRODUCT DATA DOUGLAS LABORATORIES® 02/2016DESCRIPTIONPantothenic Acid, provided by Douglas Laboratories®, supplies 500 mg of pantothenic acid in a convenientcapsule form.FUNCTIONSAs co-enzymes, the B vitamins are essential components in most major metabolic reactions. They play animportant role in energy production, including the metabolism of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins. B-vitaminssupport the vital roles they play in energy production, antioxidant support and maintenance of healthy bloodcells, nervous system, hormonal balance, and more. † As water-soluble substances, B vitamins are notgenerally stored in the body in any appreciable amounts (with the exception of vitamin B-12). Therefore, thebody needs an adequate supply of B vitamins on a daily basis.Pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B-5, is a coenzyme essential for energy production from dietaryproteins, fats and carbohydrates. It is a component of coenzyme A and of phosphopantetheine, and isthe