Evidence supporting the use of: Pantethine
For the body system: Adrenal Glands

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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Pantethine is a derivative of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and acts as a precursor to coenzyme A, which is involved in numerous metabolic processes. Its use in supporting the adrenal glands is based primarily on its role in energy metabolism and the synthesis of steroid hormones such as cortisol, which are produced by the adrenal cortex. While animal studies and some older nutritional texts suggest that adequate pantothenic acid is necessary for optimal adrenal function, direct scientific evidence supporting pantethine supplementation specifically for adrenal support in humans is limited.

There are a few small studies and case reports indicating that pantethine may help reduce stress-related symptoms, likely due to its involvement in cortisol synthesis. However, these studies are neither large nor definitive, and most clinical research on pantethine focuses on its lipid-lowering effects rather than direct adrenal support. Therefore, the evidence for pantethine’s use in supporting adrenal health is weak but not entirely absent, earning it a modest rating. Most claims draw from the known biochemical roles of pantothenic acid in adrenal physiology, rather than robust clinical trials on pantethine supplementation. If considering pantethine for adrenal health, it should be done with the understanding that scientific validation is currently limited.

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