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Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 500 mg

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Vitamin B5 500 mg
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Score81
A focused high vitamin B5 supplement in a stable form, with digestive tolerance and narrow coverage as the main trade-offs.
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Quantity:100 Capsule(s) • (100 servings)
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Score 81

A focused high vitamin B5 supplement in a stable form, with digestive tolerance and narrow coverage as the main trade-offs.
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100mg • 250 Tablet(s) servings B5 100 mg • 250 Tablet(s) • 250 servings $14.07 ($0.05 per serving) 500mg • 250 Capsule(s) servings B5 500 mg • 250 Capsule(s) • 250 servings $17.40 ($0.06 per serving) 250mg • 250 Tablet(s) servings B5 250 mg • 250 Tablet(s) • 250 servings $20.11 ($0.08 per serving) 500mg • 100 Veggie Cap(s) servings B5 500 mg • 100 Veggie Cap(s) • 100 servings $9.50 ($0.09 per serving) 500mg • 250 VegCap(s) servings B5 500 mg • 250 VegCap(s) • 250 servings $29.69 ($0.11 per serving) 550mg • 100 Capsule(s) servings B5 550 mg • 100 Capsule(s) • 100 servings $12.70 ($0.12 per serving) 500mg • 100 VegCap(s) servings B5 500 mg • 100 VegCap(s) • 100 servings $14.49 ($0.14 per serving) 500mg • 100 Capsule(s) servings B5 500 mg • 100 Capsule(s) • 50 servings $11.05 ($0.22 per serving) 1000mg • 100 Tablet(s) servings B5 1000 mg • 100 Tablet(s) • 100 servings $29.69 ($0.29 per serving) 1000mg • 60 Tablet(s) servings B5 1000 mg • 60 Tablet(s) • 60 servings $25.03 ($0.41 per serving)
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Analysis

Calcium pantothenate is a stable, well-used form of vitamin B5, and the active amount is stated clearly. A single-ingredient design makes the purpose easy to understand and avoids an opaque blend.

High isolated vitamin B5 is more intensive than most people need for basic nutritional coverage. Separate calcium or repeated pantothenic acid entries add label clutter without meaningfully broadening the formula.

Strong serving value supports focused use, but tolerance matters more than label potency at this level. It fits users with a specific reason for isolated B5 better than someone seeking a balanced B-complex.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking isolated vitamin B5
  • Users who prefer a simple single-active formula
Best for
  • Targeted vitamin B5 supplementation
  • Capsule convenience

Pros

  • Stable calcium pantothenate form
  • Clearly stated active amount
  • Simple focused formula

Cons

  • Amount is aggressive for basic coverage
  • No broader B-complex support
  • Repeated entries reduce label clarity

Warnings

  • High-dose pantothenic acid may cause stomach discomfort or loose stools in sensitive users.

Nutrient quality

83 Highest impact

Calcium pantothenate is a stable, well-regarded vitamin B5 form. The 500 mg amount is meaningful for targeted vitamin B5 use.

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Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

Active ingredients and their amounts are clearly listed without a hidden blend. Other ingredients and complete intake directions are not supplied, which leaves important label details unresolved.

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Customer satisfaction

66 High impact

The supplied average rating is strong and the rating volume is sufficient for a broad signal. No comment-level evidence is provided to assess recurring complaints or confirm how experience matches the intended purpose.

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Value for money

94 Highest impact

The focused active formula and dose support favorable serving value. The supplied active formula is not inflated by obvious low-value extras.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calcium (Calcium D-Pantothenate)
 44 mg
Pantothenic Acid (D-Calcium Pantothenate)
 500 mg
Adults 18–50
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Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate) · 500 mg OverallScore91
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

D-calcium pantothenate is a stable, well-absorbed B5 source delivered at a high 500 mg dose. The label clearly distinguishes the active pantothenic acid amount and its source form. Low cost per target amount supports excellent value, although absent excipient details leave some uncertainty about formulation purity.

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84 Performance

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg

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<p>Calcium D-pantothenate supplies a very high vitamin B5 amount in a simple capsule at a low serving cost. Compared with Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 500 mg, its disclosed vitamin B5 form and overall formulation may be a better fit where the high amount may be unnecessary for routine maintenance and can cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users, although the form and active amount are clear, but the dose far exceeds basic nutritional needs and evidence for a skin benefit at this level is limited.</p>
81 Performance

Pantothenic Acid B5 500 mg

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<p>Calcium pantothenate supplies a suitable vitamin B5 form at a clearly stated amount. Compared with Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 500 mg, its disclosed vitamin B5 form and overall formulation may be a better fit where the high amount may be unnecessary for routine maintenance and can cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users, although the high amount may be unnecessary for routine maintenance and can cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users.</p>
81 Performance

Pantothenic Acid 550 mg

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<p>Calcium pantothenate supplies a suitable vitamin B5 form at a clearly stated amount. Compared with Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 500 mg, its disclosed vitamin B5 form and overall formulation may be a better fit where the high amount may be unnecessary for routine maintenance and can cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users, although the high amount may be unnecessary for routine maintenance and can cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users.</p>
85 Budget

Pantothenic Acid 100 mg

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<p>Calcium D-pantothenate supplies a useful, clearly disclosed vitamin B5 amount in a simple one-tablet formula. Its lower recurring cost than Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 500 mg makes it the more economical choice while retaining the stated vitamin B5 support, although the dose is well suited to focused maintenance use and carries little concern about unnecessary excess.</p>
81 Budget

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg

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<p>Calcium pantothenate supplies a suitable vitamin B5 form at a clearly stated amount. Its lower recurring cost than Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 500 mg makes it the more economical choice while retaining the stated vitamin B5 support, although the high amount may be unnecessary for routine maintenance and can cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users.</p>
81 Budget

Pantothenic Acid 250 mg

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<p>Calcium pantothenate supplies a suitable vitamin B5 form at a clearly stated amount. Its lower recurring cost than Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 500 mg makes it the more economical choice while retaining the stated vitamin B5 support, although the focused formula avoids low-value active additions.</p>
85 Value

Pantothenic Acid 250 mg

Source Naturals
<p>Calcium D-pantothenate supplies a strong, clearly disclosed vitamin B5 amount in a simple one-tablet formula. Compared with Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 500 mg, its vitamin B5 profile and lower recurring cost create a more favorable quality-to-cost balance, although the form is stable and well absorbed, while the dose is substantial without being the most aggressive option in this group.</p>
79 Value

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg

Solaray
<p>Calcium pantothenate supplies a suitable vitamin B5 form at a clearly stated amount. Compared with Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 500 mg, its vitamin B5 profile creates a practical quality-to-cost trade-off despite not costing less, although the high amount may be unnecessary for routine maintenance and can cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users.</p>
78 Value

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg

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<p>Calcium pantothenate supplies a suitable vitamin B5 form at a clearly stated amount. Compared with Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 500 mg, its vitamin B5 profile creates a practical quality-to-cost trade-off despite not costing less, although the high amount may be unnecessary for routine maintenance and can cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users.</p>
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