05/09/2025
🔥🧬 VITAMIN B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID): THE STRESS & ENERGY SUPPORTER 🧬🔥
Say hello to Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid—the underrated B-vitamin that plays a huge role in energy production, stress resilience, and hormone synthesis 💪✨
The name “pantothenic” comes from the Greek “pantothen,” meaning “from everywhere”—and for good reason! B5 is found in a wide variety of foods and is essential for nearly every cell in your body.
🧬 B5 is needed to:
• Produce Coenzyme A (CoA)—a molecule involved in the citric acid cycle, where carbs, fats, and proteins are converted into usable energy
• Support healthy adrenal function and help synthesize cortisol, your body’s main stress hormone
• Aid in the production of s*x hormones, like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
• Assist in the creation of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter crucial for memory and learning
• Promote wound healing and skin regeneration—often used topically for acne or irritation
🧠 During times of chronic stress, illness, or high activity, your body burns through B5 faster—making it extra important to maintain healthy levels.
🌿 It’s widely available, but can be lost in food processing—another reason wholefoods matter!
🚩 Signs of low B5 (rare, but possible) include fatigue, irritability, muscle cramps, burning feet, brain fog, and poor stress tolerance. Subtle, but they can add up!
Whether you're tackling low energy, stress, or hormone support, Vitamin B5 is your behind-the-scenes ally—fuelling your cells, calming your nerves, and keeping your systems running smoothly 🔋🧠
