Know Your Blood Parameter : Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
- Fatima Qureshi
- Jul 5
- 1 min read
1. Parameter Name
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2. Test Type
Blood or urine
3. Normal Range
0.8–8.4 µg/mL in urine (varies by lab)
4. High Levels Indicate
Rare and usually non-toxic; excess is excreted in urine.
5. Low Levels Indicate
Deficiency is very rare but may cause fatigue, irritability, and numbness.
6. Why It's Tested
To assess nutritional status in cases of malnutrition or metabolic disorders.
7. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)
Fatigue, headache, numbness, burning feet syndrome.
8. What To Do If Abnormal
Improve diet with pantothenic acid-rich foods or consider supplements.
9. Common Conditions Related
Deficiency syndromes (rare), metabolic dysfunctions.
10. Nutrition or Lifestyle Connection
Found in eggs, meat, whole grains, broccoli, and avocados.
11. References (APA Format) NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. (2022). Pantothenic Acid. MedlinePlus. (2023). Pantothenic acid test. https://medlineplus.gov
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