B5 (vitamin): instructions for use, description

It is difficult to overestimate the importance of vitamins to maintain our health. One of them - B5 - vitamin, which favorably affects the whole body as a whole, and not its individual processes. What is it so useful, what are its functions and where to look for it? We learn together!

B5 is a vitamin, which pharmacists and physicians call "pantothenic acid." It is found in almost all products, be it vegetables, fruits, berries or legumes. Not without reason "pantothen" in Greek means "omnipresent". Let's get acquainted with this useful vitamin closer.

Discovery of pantothen

The discovery of pantothenic acid occurred in 1933 and belongs to the scientist Roger Williams. The artificial analogue of vitamin B5 was first synthesized in the mid 40s of the last century. It is a plastic substance of yellowish color, which melts at a temperature of 77-80 degrees Celsius. Pantothene is perfectly soluble in water and ethyl alcohol, but instantly loses all properties when it is strongly heated or gets into acidic and alkaline environment.

Natural vitamin B5 enters our body through absorption through the small intestine. From there, it enters the bloodstream, is picked up by red blood cells and turns into coenzyme A. The remains of vitamin B5 freely travel throughout the body, evenly distributed throughout the tissues.

Miraculous B5

B5 is a vitamin that is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, fats, cholesterol, hemoglobin and other substances. The most important function performed by B5 is stimulation of the production of adrenal hormones, which in turn protect the body from such serious diseases as allergy, colitis, myocardial infarction and arthritis. With the help of pantothenes, the body actively produces antibodies and immunity to various diseases, especially ARVI. Also this miracle-vitamin slows down aging and prolongs life.

With a sufficient amount of pantothenic acid, the adrenal cortex produces the so-called glucocorticoids. These are hormones that help the body to cope with all sorts of inflammatory processes faster, and also protect it from overexertion, overloads, infections and microbes.

It is vitamin B5 that forms a number of enzymes, and also participates in such processes of the body as:

• Increasing the energy balance;
• Increased immunity;
• Skin regeneration, healing of scratches and wounds;
• Improvement of memory and concentration of attention;
• Stimulation of the proper functioning of the heart muscle.

By the way, the activity of the brain largely depends on this important vitamin: B5 actively participates in the synthesis of substances, through which electrical impulses are transferred from the neuron to the neuron. These substances are called neurotransmitters. Without them, the brain could not receive commands from such feelings as touch, smell, hearing, sight. The lack of vitamin B5 can cause a decrease in the perception of flavors and smells, and also threatens the appearance of dips in the memory.

By the way, pantothene synthesizes antibodies that protect our brain from the negative effects of alcohol and nicotine, so smoking people, especially if they consume alcohol, vitamin B5 is vital.

On guard of harmony

People who follow their weight or follow a diet to reduce body weight, it is worth knowing that B5 is a vitamin that is involved in the normalization of lipid metabolism. In other words, it helps to break down fats and transform them into energy. Especially effective in combination with choline, vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin D. These vitamins in the complex help in the fight against obesity.

One, two, three, four, five - I'm going to look for B5!

A few decades ago, hypovitaminosis, associated with a B5 deficiency in the body, was rarely found in the crane. People used eco-friendly foods as food and thus replenished the amount of pantothen. What foods contain the greatest amount of vitamin B5?

1. Dairy products: milk, cottage cheese, cheese with mold.
2. Meat: beef, veal, pork.
3. Chicken eggs.
4. Fish: trout, salmon, pink salmon.
5. Mushrooms: shiitake, chanterelles, honey agarics, mushrooms and oyster mushrooms;
6. Fruits: dried bananas, persimmons, figs, avocados, dates, dried apricots, kiwi, prunes.
7. Vegetables: dried tomatoes, broccoli, sweet potato, cauliflower, garlic, potatoes, parsnips, artichoke and Jerusalem artichoke.
8. Cereals and grains: rice, oat and wheat bran, corn, buckwheat.
9. Seeds and nuts: flaxseed, pistachios, peanuts, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, almonds.
10. Beans: beans, mung beans, peas, soybeans, chicken, chickpeas.
11. Algae: kelp, agar-agar, nori, spirulina.
12. Spices, spices, herbs: oregano, black pepper, mint, basil, paprika, parsley.

Deficiency B5

Nowadays, when the food of many of us consists of semi-finished products, and most of the products contain GMOs, vitamin B5 in foods, if present, is in very small quantities. As a result, the lack of pantothenic acid occurs quite often and manifests itself as follows:

• chronic fatigue;
• Dejection, depression, irritability;
• insomnia;
• Decrease in efficiency, loss of strength;
• Headaches, nausea;
• Decreased appetite;
• Pain in the muscles, heaviness in the legs;
• Numbness of fingers;
• Pain in the stomach, diarrhea.

In addition, a deficiency of vitamin B5 leads to a weakening of immunity, thereby reducing the body's defense against various infections.

It is also interesting that pantothenic acid helps to produce special amino acids that significantly reduce the side effects of various drugs.

Much does not happen?

And whether there is a hypervitaminosis, that is an overabundance of vitamin В5? This can happen only if the course of injections is incorrectly prescribed. Hypervitaminosis is manifested by diarrhea and blanching of the skin. An overabundance is excreted through the urinary tract.

Vitamin B5 is measured in milligrams. For adults, the daily norm of pantothenes is 10-12 mg, for pregnant and lactating children 15-20 mg, and for children 2-4 mg. An increased dose of vitamin B5 is required for people who have undergone surgery, sustained trauma, exercise, or have digestive problems.

Who needs a pantotel?

Normalize the body's needs for pantothenic acid can. It is enough to poprinimat vitamin B5 in tablets. Remember that self-medication can lead to undesirable consequences, so before taking medications you need to consult a doctor!

At what indications it is necessary to take vitamin B5 in tablets?

• Violation of various metabolic processes;
• Neuralgic diseases;
• Skin rashes, for example, eczema;
• Acute and chronic bronchitis, asthma;
• hay fever;
• Allergic reactions;
• atopic dermatitis;
• Burn states;
• Trophic ulcers;
• tuberculosis;
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver;
• Toxemia in pregnancy.

Measure once ...

In what dosage should I take vitamin B5? Instructions for use, as a rule, are in the annotation to the preparation and printed on the insert. Usually the daily dose of the drug is 40-80 mg for an adult and 10-40 mg for children.

However, despite the indicated doses, the number of tablets may vary depending on the prescribing of the attending physician.

I'm not afraid of injections.

In some cases, instead of pills, a doctor can prescribe vitamin B5 in ampoules for intramuscular injections. By the way, the introduction of liquid B5 is very painful, but this invasive method allows you to fill the pantothene deficiency as quickly as possible. In vials rarely found pure vitamin B5. The instructions for use usually contain information about other B vitamins that are part of the injection liquid.

Pledge of chic hair

Separately, it is worth noting the benefits of vitamin B5 for hair. It is not for nothing that practically all bottles with advertised shampoos and masks have a note "contains vitamin B5". What is it so good and what effect does it have? The fact is that it stimulates hair growth, and also delays moisture in them, thereby reducing their fragility. Thanks to this vitamin, hair is restored after unsuccessful hairdressing manipulations such as discoloration or chemical wave. With the correct use of B5, the hair becomes more shiny and lush. B5 + B6 vitamins combine very well: this "tandem" strengthens the hair and prevents their loss, they become smooth, silky and durable.

Beauty Recipes

To help hair, vitamin B5 is needed in ampoules. Tablets, even rastolchennye in powder, will not give such effect, as an oil liquid. Where and in what quantity should vitamin B5 be added? The instruction is simple:

1. Pour off the amount of shampoo needed for washing into a suitable container.
2. Add a few drops of the vitamin B5 oil solution.
3. Apply shampoo on well-moisturized hair, thoroughly foaming, soak for 3-5 minutes and rinse.
4. If necessary, you can repeat this procedure with a balm or a hair mask.

Such use of vitamin B5, especially if it is regular, will noticeably improve the condition of the hair, add to it smoothness and radiance, eliminate brittleness, impede the cross-section of tips, and nourish them with vitality and health.

A course to preserve health and longevity

In order to be healthy and live as long as possible, carefully listen to your health. If you notice the above symptoms of vitamin B5 deficiency, go to your doctor for advice. Perhaps your fears will be confirmed, and you will be prescribed a course of treatment. In a few weeks after the start of taking vitamin B5, you will surely feel the improvement of your condition.

To maintain the balance of vitamin B5, eat dried apricots and prunes, spoil yourself with a fish with spices and try not to cook too long for vegetables. And if the doctor still prescribes pantothenic acid for you, remember that B5 is a vitamin, the instruction of which prescribes not to exceed the norm specified in it. And then health along with longevity will be ensured!