Sodium Pantothenate
Sodium pantothenate is a vitamin form (vitamin B5). NIH ODS notes pantothenic acid is safe even at high doses; no Tolerable Upper Intake Level has been established because adverse effects are not seen at typical fortification levels.
What it is
Sodium salt of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). White crystalline powder used as a stable, water-soluble form of B5 in supplements and fortified foods.
Vitamin fortificant providing pantothenic acid.
Why it's flagged
- no established UL; very high doses may cause GI upset
What regulators actually say
"Pantothenic acid is generally regarded as safe and high oral doses (e.g., 10 g/day) have only caused mild gastrointestinal effects... No UL for pantothenic acid has been established."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted nutrient supplement; calcium pantothenate listed at 21 CFR 184.1212.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted vitamin source for fortification under EU Regulation 1925/2006.
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