Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Why It’s Essential for Energy and Healing | Upper Darby PA


Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Why It’s Essential for Energy and Healing in Upper Darby

Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is a crucial nutrient your body needs to convert food into energy, heal from injury, and manage stress. At Everybody’s Chiropractic Center in Upper Darby, PA, we support patients from Havertown, Drexel Hill, and surrounding areas with holistic care that includes chiropractic, SoftWave Therapy, and targeted nutritional guidance. If you’re feeling fatigued, run down, or slow to recover, a Vitamin B5 deficiency could be part of the picture.

What Does Vitamin B5 Do for the Body?

Vitamin B5 is a water-soluble B vitamin that plays an essential role in many body functions, including:

  • Turning fats, proteins, and carbs into usable energy
  • Producing red blood cells
  • Creating hormones like cortisol to manage stress
  • Repairing skin and connective tissues
  • Supporting nerve function and healing

For patients recovering from low back pain, sciatica, or nerve inflammation, B5 can be part of a well-rounded recovery strategy.

Signs of Vitamin B5 Deficiency

Although rare, Vitamin B5 deficiency may result in symptoms like:

  • Chronic fatigue or low energy
  • Numbness or burning sensations in hands or feet
  • Muscle cramps or weakness
  • Headaches, irritability, or trouble focusing
  • Insomnia and poor stress tolerance
  • Digestive issues

If you’re experiencing these symptoms, especially in conjunction with neck or back pain, our chiropractic team in Upper Darby can assess your nutritional status and create a custom care plan.

Best Food Sources of Vitamin B5

Most people can get sufficient Vitamin B5 through diet, especially by eating:

  • Chicken, turkey, and beef
  • Egg yolks
  • Avocados
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Broccoli and mushrooms
  • Whole grains and legumes

We may also recommend B5 supplementation if you have higher physical or emotional stress demands, or if you’re healing from injury or nerve compression.

How Much Vitamin B5 Do You Need?

The recommended daily intake for adults is about 5 mg per day. Pregnant and breastfeeding women may need slightly more. Your body needs more B5 during times of stress, injury, or illness — which is why it’s a common focus in functional and integrative care.

Can Vitamin B5 Help with Nerve Pain or Sciatica?

Yes. Vitamin B5 helps support the adrenal glands and nervous system. Patients recovering from sciatica, herniated discs, or nerve impingement may benefit from increased B-vitamin intake during chiropractic and SoftWave therapy treatments.

We commonly use B-vitamin nutritional strategies to complement therapies like:

  • Spinal decompression therapy
  • SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy
  • Class IV laser therapy
  • Chiropractic adjustments for nerve pressure relief

Chiropractic and Whole-Body Wellness in Upper Darby, PA

At Everybody’s Chiropractic Center, our mission is to help you get back to doing what you love. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, stress-related fatigue, or nerve symptoms, we offer a complete wellness approach that includes structural care and nutritional support.

Visit Our Chiropractic Office in Upper Darby

We’re located at:

Everybody’s Chiropractic Center
115 E Township Line Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
📍 Serving patients in Upper Darby, Havertown, Drexel Hill, and surrounding communities

📞 Call us today at 610-789-1800 or book your appointment online to see how chiropractic care and Vitamin B5 support can help you feel your best!