Name
panthenol
Description
Panthenol, aka Provitamin B5 is is the alcohol analog of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). This means that it's the metabolic precursor for Vitamin B5; it's inactive until the body metabolizes it. Panthenol is synthesized from a number of sources including honey, molasses, and rice
Benefits
Can help reduce free radicals on skin. Adds softness to hair. Helps skin barrier repair.
Considerations
Can cause stomach upset if ingested in high amounts.
Synonyms
DL-Panthenol
panthenol
2,4-Dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutanamide
DL-Pantothenol
DL-Pantothenyl alcohol
Panthenolum
Panthenol, racemic
Pantenol
Pantenolo
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-
Alcool DL-pantotenilico
Pantenol [INN-Spanish]
Panthenolum [INN-Latin]
2,4-Dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutyramide
PANTHENOL, DL-
Research Sources
https://www.leaf.tv/articles/where-does-panthenol-come-from/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21982351/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29577586/
Summary
Safe in most cases.
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