pantothenate

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A form of vitamin B5 used in tablets and supplements

noun
/pænˈtoʊθəˌneɪt/

Specialized

: pantotenato

Researchers studied the effects of pantothenate on cellular metabolism in the laboratory.

Examples

Doctors may recommend pantothenate supplements for patients with certain vitamin deficiencies.
The supplement contains pantothenate for energy support.
Calcium pantothenate is commonly added to multivitamin tablets for nutritional support.
Many athletes take pantothenates to enhance their performance.
Sodium pantothenate is often added to dietary supplements to support metabolic functions.
Many energy drinks contain pantothenate as it helps in the synthesis of coenzyme A.
You can find pantothenate in various foods, including eggs, fish, and whole grains.

Surface Forms

pantothenate singular

pantothenates plural

Etymology

The word pantothenate comes from pantothenic, a name made from Greek parts that mean 'everywhere', and the pan- part means 'all', like in pandemic. So pantothenate is the common salt form of a vitamin (vitamin B5) that is found in many foods and used in supplements.