Vitamins - B5 - Optimal Absorption

Substances, situations, or processes that limit absorption of or destroy B₅ include caffeine, alcohol, heat from cooking, stress, sleeping pills, sulfa drugs, and estrogens. Canned food production depletes or destroys B₅.

Average therapeutic dosage is 50mg daily. If supplementing, take B₅ in liquid or capsule form for optimal absorption.

The following is a list of United States 1997-1998 Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI): Adequate Intakes (AI) for nutritional vitamin B⁵ intake and are included as a guideline only. Consult with your nutritionist, naturopath, or other health practitioner for a dosage appropriate for your needs. Children under 6 years of age should be under the supervision of the above mentioned specialists if directly supplementing with vitamin B⁵.