Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin B5 (unspecified)
For the health condition: Convalescence

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, has traditionally been included in multivitamin formulations and supplements intended for use during convalescence, the period of recovery after illness or surgery. The rationale is based on the vitamin's essential role in energy metabolism and the synthesis of coenzyme A, which is necessary for numerous biochemical reactions in the body, including those involved in the repair and regeneration of tissues. Historically, it was believed that increased vitamin intake could help speed recovery and restore vitality during convalescence. However, scientific evidence specifically supporting the use of Vitamin B5 supplementation to improve recovery outcomes in convalescent patients is limited. Most healthy individuals obtain sufficient amounts of pantothenic acid from a normal diet, and deficiency is rare. Clinical studies have not demonstrated a significant benefit of additional Vitamin B5 supplementation during convalescence unless there is a documented deficiency. Therefore, its use in this context is primarily justified by tradition rather than robust clinical evidence.

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