Vitacost Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid - 500 mg - 200 Capsules

What is vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)?Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is part of the B-complex family of vitamins. Vitamin B5 is vital for growth, reproduction and normal physiological functions.*Vitamin B-5 is a component of coenzyme A (CoA), an essential coenzyme in a variety of reactions that sustain life, and is necessary for energy metabolism.* When it comes to energy metabolism, vitamin B5 is necessary for the production of energy from foods such as fats, carbohydrates and proteins through chemical reactions that involve CoA.*How does Vitacost Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid support health?Important for normal growth and development.*Supports the production of acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter that is used in the brain for memory.*Vitamin B5 is used by the body to maintain the normal healthy function of the adrenal glands.*Important for the optimal function of mitochondria.*Why choose Vitacost Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid?Exceptional quality at an extraordinary value.Provides 200 one-capsule servings per bottle. About VitacostAll Vitacost products are laboratory tested to meet FDA standards for identity, purity and composition. All products are tested for heavy metals, microbiology and contaminants. Vitacost products are produced in a NSF Certified facility. Freshness is guaranteed. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.