Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)

Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, is a water-soluble B vitamin essential for energy metabolism. It plays a role in the synthesis and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, as well as in hormone production and the renewal of skin and mucous membrane cells. The body can manufacture a small quantity of this substance via the intestinal microbiota, but it must be supplied via the diet.