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Pantothenic Acid in Gelagen: Vitamin B5 Explained
Gelagen lists pantothenic acid, also called vitamin B5, at 5.2 mg. If that is per two gummies it is about 104 percent of the 5 mg Daily Value. B5 helps the body turn food into energy, deficiency is very rare and no upper limit is set. Skin claims for it rest on thin evidence.
Written by the Gelagen label deskUpdated · 5 min read
What does B5 do?
It is part of coenzyme A, which the body uses to release energy from fats, carbohydrates and proteins and to make hormones and cholesterol (NIH ODS, Pantothenic Acid). The name comes from a Greek word meaning everywhere, since it is in almost every food.
How much do we need?
The Daily Value is 5 mg and the adequate intake for adults is the same. Most people meet it from meat, eggs, mushrooms, avocado and whole grains. Deficiency is seen mainly in severe malnutrition, so a supplement is rarely needed.
What about skin and hair?
B5 appears in many skin and hair products and in marketing for them. The NIH sheet does not list skin as a proven benefit. Small studies of high doses for acne exist but are not enough to rely on, and we make no such claim for Gelagen (AAD, Supplements for your skin).
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No upper limit is set, though very high doses can cause diarrhea. Gelagen's amount is not near that. B5 can also affect certain biotin tests, since the two share absorption routes in the gut, a point researchers have raised. Since the amount is modest and the nutrient is common in food, this is a detail to note rather than a worry. Read the B vitamins page.
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Gelagen questions people ask
Is vitamin B5 the same as biotin?
No. B5 is pantothenic acid and biotin is B7. They are different vitamins.
Which foods contain B5?
Beef, chicken, eggs, mushrooms, avocado, potato and whole grains.
Is B5 good for acne?
Small studies exist, but the evidence is not strong enough for a claim, and we make none.
Can I get enough B5 from food?
Most people do, since it is found in nearly every food.
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Sources and links (3)
- Pantothenic Acid: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, 2026
- Supplements for Your Skin American Academy of Dermatology, 2025
- Gelagen sales page (mygelagen.com), not readable by this site Sales page named in the brand's product sheet, 2026
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