Vitamin B5 - RDA & Health Benefits

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 at a Glance

Primary Role: Necessary for making blood cells and converting food into energy.
Classification: Vitamin
Solubility Type: Water-Soluble
Measurement Unit: None
Also Known As: Pantothenic Acid
Best Taken:Anytime · With Or Without Food

Absorption & Storage

Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in large amounts, so regular intake matters. Excess is usually excreted in urine, so consistent daily intake is more important than loading doses.

Males

Age Group	RDA
9–13 years	N/A
14–18 years	N/A
19–30 years	N/A
31–50 years	N/A
50+ years	N/A

Females

Age Group	RDA
9–13 years	N/A
14–18 years	N/A
19–30 years	N/A
31–50 years	N/A
50+ years	N/A

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Why do you need Vitamin B5? Getting enough Vitamin B5 is essential because it naturally necessary for making blood cells and converting food into energy.

When is the best time to take Vitamin B5? Vitamin B5 can be taken with or without food at any time of day. source

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