B-Complex #5 60 Vegetarian Capsules

B-Complex #5 by Thorne Research supplies a full range of B vitamins in easy-to-swallow vegetarian capsules. In its #5 complex, Thorne has included additional B5 to help support adrenal function. This supplement is yeast free and contains the suggested balance of essential B vitamins. The addition B5 is included in the form of calcium pantothenate.

B-Complex #5 is unique in that it only contains the active forms of its B vitamins, so it promotes enhanced bioavailability. Unlike other B-Complex supplements, this one is completely free of yeast, preservatives, magnesium stearate or other diluents and lubricants. As you would expect from Thorne Research, this product is also made without any flowing agents that may inhibit its bioavailability.

About Vitamin B5

The form of B5 included in this supplement, pantothenic acid, is just one part of the vitamin B complex, but it is an essential one. It is necessary to maintain proper immune and adrenal function and it is involved in the synthesis of coenzyme A, which helps the body metabolize fats and synthesize adrenal hormones. Vitamin B, as pantothenic acid, is also involved in the formation of acetylcholine, which the body uses to transmit nerve impulses. In this supplement, you’ll find 225 milligrams of Pantothenic acid per vegetarian capsule – in addition to the other B vitamins that make up this complex. Thorne Research designed this supplement specifically for people who not only need additional support from all the B-vitamins, but also could use some extra support for their adrenal system.

Each capsule of B-Complex #5 provides 225 milligrams of pantothenic acid in addition to the bioactive forms of the other B vitamins. Thorne Research formulated the product in this way, so as to ensure that you get the most bioavailable B-complex possible.

Additional B Vitamin Support

This supplement is made up of a group of eight water-soluble B compounds: vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) biotin and folate. Each of these B vitamins is chemically different, but they can often be found working together to support various biochemical functions within the body. Some such biochemical functions include red-blood-cell formation, neurological function and cellular energy production.

The Importance of Supplementing with B Vitamins

B vitamins are involved in many biological functions, so your body needs them to survive. However, most B vitamins are not stored within the body, which means that we must replenish them daily in order to stay healthy. One exception to the rule is vitamin B12, which the body does store. Still, vitamin B12 is crucial to neurological function, so many experts recommend supplementing with it on a regular basis.

B vitamins are important for everyone, and supplementing is always recommended for those who do not get enough of these vitamins from their diet. However, if you are not able to convert non-active vitamins in your liver (due to compromised liver function, age, poorly functioning enzymes or digestive disturbances), supplementing with the active forms of all B vitamins is highly recommended. Supplements containing the active forms of these vitamins, such as this B-Complex #5 by Thorne Research, enhance bioavailability to deliver the nutrients in their active forms wherever they are needed.