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NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

Vital for growth, reproduction, and normal physiological functions. Helps the body to combat stress. Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is an essential part of the B-complex vitamins. B5, which is water-soluble, is vital for growth, reproduction, and normal physiological functions, such as the production, transporting, and release of energy from fats. B5 is the nutrient responsible for activating the adrenal glands, which help the body to combat stress. When it comes to the body's energy metabolism, B5 plays a very important role. It is a necessary factor for the Kreb's cycle of energy production, and together with vitamins B1, B2, and B3, helps to produce ATP, the body's fuel for energy. B5 is required for the synthesis of lipids, as well as the production of steroids and neurotransmitters. Vitamin B5 is needed to make the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which transports information between vertebral nerve cells. This vitamin also plays a large role in cholesterol management, by synthesizing cholesterol, which is needed to produce vitamin D and steroid hormones. One by-product of pantothenic acid, pantethine, may help lower blood levels of both cholesterol and triglycerides.  . Did You Know? All NSI supplements are packaged in HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles. These bottles keep moisture vapor out, protecting the freshness and integrity of their contents, and are 400% more effective compared other brands currently using PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles. HDPE bottles do not break as glass can and are also recyclable so we urge you to please recycle them.  

Average Customer Rating: 4.79 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
24 of 24 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
OmiH, November 5, 2009
By OmiH
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"The best price I have found!!! Great product!!"

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Review 2 for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Good Product, October 1, 2009
By ibhindshot
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"My family and I have been using this product for over a year now for acne control. It works very well. I would recomend it to any one. I just wish you sold it in bulk powder form so we could mix it in our protien drinks."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 3 for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Very Potent, May 6, 2009
By Mohicangirl from Old Town, Alexandria, VA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This was the first NSI product I tried and it is excellent! It is extremely potent and probably the best B-5 supplement I have ever taken. I take 2 capsules daily to keep the oil on my skin in check and for moisture in my hair. My hair has grown tremendously since I started taking this product. I thought it had grown more than usual because I was having to get it trimmed more often. But, I have not heard so many people say "wow, your hair is REALLY growing." That's amazing, especially when your hair is very long already (nearly waist length). I've also noticed that I have practically no shed hair or breakage. In addition, I've also noticed that I have been sleeping deeper at night and feeling extremely rested in the morning.

Please don't stop making this product. I just put in another order for 200 capsules.
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Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: 61-180 days
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Review 4 for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

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Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
No results seen, April 23, 2009
By HF40
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Satisfaction: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"I bought this for my 13 yo son, as it was recommended to be taken with DMAE, as a concentration aid, as well as to help keep acne prone skin clear. I have not seen any such results, but will keep using until the bottle is empty. Not too big, easy to swallow. Good price."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 5 for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Good, April 9, 2009
By rfoley
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I use this to help control acne. I take up to 6 capsules, 3 times a day. B5 helps regulate the oil in the skin and can have a drying effect. You have to make sure to take a good B complex with this to balance it out and put lotion on your body."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 6 for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
best results to date, April 6, 2009
By AllGone from Fresno, Ca.
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I love this supplement. I have very oily, somewhat acne breakouts. This stop my oily skin within 1 week & my breakout really almost stopped although i slowly work my way up to 8 pills a day within that week. Because their water-soluble, your body only uses what it needs and you release the rest out. These pills have been the best product to clear up my acne!"

Age: 25-34
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Enhanced performance
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 7 for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
this really works, April 6, 2009
By TAlan from phoenix,az
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"If you have acne use this, same as b5 Clearskin at 1/2 the cost. Is as good as accutane without side effects or cost. This product is great."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 8 for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Deal!, October 7, 2008
By Melanie35903 from Central Alabama
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Not too big to swallow! Enhances hair growth!"

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 1-2 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 9 for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best Value for the Money, August 29, 2008
By NurseRatchet from Kagel Canyon, CA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"This is an excellent price for this supplement. I have used this for about a month and my skin and hair seem to be in better condition. I started taking this for my acne, along with ClearAc by Hyland and it seems to do the job!! No upset stomach either, like some other supplements..."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 10 for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
works for acne, November 7, 2007
By Pikchic from MN
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"My 16 yr. old son has taken B5 for his acne for over a year and his face looks great! The breakouts are more controlled and not as ugly and his pores are smaller. Vitacost is the cheapest place to get it and he uses a lot!"

Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Friend
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Over 180 days
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Excellent Product, June 19, 2007
By VeggieTales
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This product is great quality, and has helped me lower my level of triglycerides, as measured by blood tests. It works and is a great value!"

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
A Great Quality Product, May 31, 2007
By dkees
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I have been in many stores before and the price tag on vitamin b5 does not come cheap. It is the cheapest here on vitacost. It also works very effectively and keeps me healthy enough to live a comfortable life! I recommend this product to all to try. Thank you vitacost!"

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Ratings-Only Reviews for NSI Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid -- 500 mg - 200 Capsules Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.83 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
Would recommend?: Yes  12 out of 12
Value 4.727 out of 5 4.7 out of 5
Quality 4.818 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
Effectiveness 4.818 out of 5 4.8 out of 5
Satisfaction 4.909 out of 5 4.9 out of 5