Condition
Lipid Metabolism
Lipid metabolism is the body's handling of fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides, including how they are made, broken down, carried in the blood and stored. Among supplements, vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) has been looked at, and total cholesterol went down in research involving about 200 people. The evidence is limited, though, and the research is small, so it is too early to say how much weight the finding deserves.
- Updated
- How we grade
- 10 studies cited
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 3
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol Small Decrease | Improves (the measure goes down) | Small effect | 200 people | |||
| LDL Cholesterol Small Decrease | Improves (the measure goes down) | Small effect | 200 people | |||
| Triglycerides Small Decrease | Improves (the measure goes down) | Small effect | 150 people |
Key findings
- Total CholesterolImproves (the measure goes down)
- LDL CholesterolImproves (the measure goes down)
- TriglyceridesImproves (the measure goes down)
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Studies cited
10 studies from PubMed
- Vitamin B5 and Wound Healing: A Systematic Review
- B Vitamins in the Treatment of Diabetic Complications: A Review
- Vitamin B5 for Acne: Evidence from Clinical Studies
- Panthenol (Provitamin B5) in Skin Care: A Review
- Pantothenic Acid and Athletic Performance: A Review
- Pantothenic Acid: Physiological Functions and Clinical Applications
- Pantothenic Acid Deficiency: Rare but Clinically Significant
- Dietary Requirements for Pantothenic Acid: Current Evidence
- Pantothenic Acid and Coenzyme A: Metabolism and Functions
- Pantothenic Acid and Lipid Metabolism: Mechanisms and Evidence