Calcium pantothenate is a calcium salt of water-soluble vitamin B5, which is widely found in animal and plant tissues and has antioxidant effects. Valeric acid is a component of coenzyme A (CoA) and part of the vitamin B2 complex. Vitamin B5 is a growth factor that is essential for various metabolic functions, including the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fatty acids. This vitamin is also involved in the synthesis of cholesterol, lipids, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones and hemoglobin.
Calcium pantothenate is a polymer.
A butyryl-beta-alanine that can also be seen as pantoate complexed with beta-alanine. It is incorporated into CoA and protects cells from peroxidative damage by increasing glutathione levels.
Pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5, is a water-soluble B vitamin and therefore an essential nutrient. [7] All animals require pantothenic acid to synthesize coenzyme A (CoA)—essential for fatty acid metabolism—and, in general, to synthesize and metabolize proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. [7][8]
Pantothenic acid is a combination of pantothenic acid and beta-alanine. Its name is derived from the Greek pantos, which means "everywhere," because at least a small amount of pantothenic acid is found in nearly all foods. [7][9][8] Human defects are very rare. [7] [8] As a dietary supplement or animal feed ingredient, calcium pantothenate is commonly used due to its chemical stability compared to sodium pantothenate or free pantothenic acid, resulting in a longer product shelf life.
