Vitamin B5: Pantothenic Acid, Forms, Daily Intake in Dietary Supplements

General and Chemical Information

The technical identity of the substance known as Vitamin B5 is D-Pantothenic Acid. This compound is a fundamental vitamin used in the dietary supplement sector, which can be obtained from synthetic or natural sources. An examination of product features reveals that 100% pure D-Pantothenic Acid (Pantothenic Acid) in powder form is available in the market.

Product Forms

Pantothenic acid supplements offer different physical forms to reach consumers. The primary form listed in the product catalog and technical data is D-Pantothenic Acid (Powder 100%). This form is the most preferred degree of purity for use as a raw material in the preparation of various tablets, capsules, or powder mixtures during the production process.

Addability to Food

According to the provisions of the "Regulation on the Addition of Vitamins and Minerals to Foods," which determines the principles of adding vitamins and minerals to ordinary foods in addition to dietary supplements in Turkey, it is stated that Pantothenic Acid (B5) is not included in the EK-1 list that allows direct addition to foods. This substance is generally evaluated by associating it with other formulations permitted in foods (e.g., formulations within the scope of the EK-2 list).

Daily Intake in Dietary Supplements

Within the scope of approval procedures and usage standards for dietary supplements, the restrictions on the daily intake dose determined for Pantothenic Acid are expressed as follows in the Instructions for Approval Procedures for Dietary Supplements (takviye_g_databli_i_2026.pdf) and relevant daily intake dose documents:

"500 mg/day – 1000 mg/day"

This value represents the limits that manufacturer companies are obliged to consider when formulating dietary supplements and making approval applications.

Regulations and Restrictions

Products containing Pantothenic Acid intended to be placed on the market as dietary supplements are governed by the Instructions for Approval Procedures for Dietary Supplements (takviye_g_databli_i_2026.pdf) and the Regulation on the Addition of Vitamins and Minerals to Foods (GeneratePdf.pdf). Within this framework, labeling, pre-notification processes, and approval applications are carried out. During the marketing of products, problems may arise in licensing processes if the formulations specified in the instructions and daily intake dose limits are exceeded.