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    Glossary Vitamin B5

    essential nutrient for synthesizing coenzyme A and metabolizing macronutrients

    Vitamin B5, also known as Pantothenic Acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the synthesis and metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. It plays a crucial role in the production of coenzyme A, which is vital for various biochemical reactions in the body, including the synthesis of hormones and cholesterol. This vitamin is also important for maintaining healthy skin and hair, and a deficiency can lead to symptoms like fatigue, irritability, and numbness.

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    1. Vitamin B5
    2. Calcium D oantothenate
    3. Dexpanthenol Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products
    4. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement
    5. Vitamin C
    6. Vitamin B6
    7. Vitamin E
    8. Vitamin B12
    9. vitamin A
    10. Vitamin B1
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    Research 10 of 1000+

    1. The vitamin B5/coenzyme A axis: A target for immunomodulation? European Journal of Immunology · 2024
    2. Vitamins and their derivatives synergistically promote hair shaft elongation ex vivo via PlGF/VEGFR-1 signalling activation Journal of dermatological science · 2022 · 1 citations
    3. Advanced Applications of Vitamin B Complex in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Benefits International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research · 2025
    4. Unveiling the immune and vitamin profiles of blood: the potential biomarkers for alopecia areata PeerJ · 2025
    5. Nutrition and Hair Dermatologic Clinics · 2012 · 98 citations
    6. Transport of Biotin in Human Keratinocytes Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2003 · 53 citations
    7. Oral Manifestations of Hematologic and Nutritional Diseases Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America · 2010 · 50 citations
    8. Do Dietary Levels of Pantothenic Acid Regulate Its Intestinal Uptake in Mice? 1989 · 29 citations
    9. The nutritional biochemistry of wool and hair follicles 2000 · 14 citations
    10. Dexpanthenol Promotes Cell Growth by Preventing Cell Senescence and Apoptosis in Cultured Human Hair Follicle Cells Current Issues in Molecular Biology · 2021 · 13 citations
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    Community 10 of 905

    1. Vitamin B5/B6 + Biotin? Any other multivitamins you guys take? Reddit · 8 Feb 2026
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    9. Getting hit hard by the shed…. Reddit · 19 Jun 2024
    10. Is Biotin or Keratin shampoo better for hair health/growth Reddit · 4 May 2024
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