Tag: B5 side effects

Unlike many other vitamins, a Tolerable Upper Intake Level has not been established for pantothenate because it is considered very safe. However, taking extremely high doses of supplements can lead to undesirable side effects, though severe toxicity is exceptionally rare.

While the recommended daily intake for Vitamin B5 is just 5 mg for adults, the human body can tolerate much higher doses. This raises the question for many supplement users: **Is 500 mg of B5 too much?** We'll explore the safety, potential side effects, and specific uses of this higher-than-average dose.