Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) has traditionally been included in multivitamin and tonic formulations intended for convalescence, based on its role as an essential nutrient in energy metabolism and the synthesis of coenzyme A. Historically, B vitamins as a group have been recommended during recovery from illness or surgery, under the rationale that they may help restore nutritional status and energy levels after physical stress or depletion. However, specific scientific validation for supplemental vitamin B5 in convalescence is minimal. Most evidence supporting its use in this context is derived from its established necessity for basic physiological functions and from animal studies showing deficiency can impair recovery and wound healing. There are very few, if any, high-quality clinical trials directly assessing the benefits of vitamin B5 supplementation in convalescent patients who are not otherwise deficient. Therefore, while its use is justified by tradition and a theoretical basis, robust scientific proof for its specific efficacy in convalescence remains lacking.

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Other ingredients used for Convalescence

Aloe vera
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
arabinogalactan
astaxanthin
astragalus
Beta-Glucan
bilberry
black currant
bovine
bovine liver
branched-chain amino acids
bupleurum falcatum
cat's claw
caterpillar mushroom
chlorella
colostrum
cordyceps
turmeric
elderberry
eleuthero
fish protein
garlic bulb
ginger
gotu kola
grape
green tea
iron
L-Alanyl-L-glutamine
L-cysteine
L-glutamine
L-glycine
lactoferrin
lentinula edodes mycelia
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
milk
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
pollen
pomegranate
protein
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
quail egg
reishi mushroom
shiitake mushroom
spirulina
vitamin C
vitamin D
whey protein
zinc
jiaogulan
bee pollen
lingzhi
haliotis
cistanche
ganoderma
royal jelly
fulvic acid
goji berry
Algae
Alcohol
Animal Tissue
Antler
Ambergris
Auricularia
Albumin
Andrographis
Algal protein
Alkylglycerols
Animal protein
Butter
Blackthorn
Beef Protein
Beef
Beef liver
Bone Marrow
Bovine Protein
Bacteria
BCAA
Bupleurum
Bird's nest
Chinese Mountain Ant
Coriolus mushroom
Codonopsis
Chinese Pond Turtle
Centella asiatica
Chicken
Dialyzable Leukocyte Extract
D-Ribose
Dipeptide
Egg
Elk antler
Euglena gracilis
Egg protein
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Fat liver oil
Fatty acids
fibroblast growth factor
Gnaphalium
Glutamine
Glucan peptides
Growth factors
Globulins
Glutathione
Hydroxymethylbutyrate
HMB Hydroxymethylbutyrate
leucine alpha-ketoglutarate
Lactalbumin
Lactoglobulin
Lipids
Mineral ascorbate
Marine Protein
Malt
Milk Protein
Mistletoe
Polysaccharides
Peptides
Quinoa Protein
Rubia yunnanensis
Smartweed
Shark Liver Oil
Shellfish
Sarivan
Trametes

Other health conditions supported by Vitamin B5

Acne
Burning Feet or Hands
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Cholesterol (high)
Convalescence
Cuts
Dermatitis
Energy (lack of)

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