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[Maelstrom21]

There is a lot of frequent discussion about pantethine and pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) on this, and other, forums and how it might help acne and reduce oiliness etc.

The theory is that taking pantothenic acid or pantethine which then gets converted into coenzyme A.
Basically: pantothenic acid --> Pantethine --> Coenzyme A.

Seeing that supplements exist for pure coenzyme A - why are people not simply taking a coenzyme A supplement instead? Surely that would eliminate the conversion processes and should, in theory, result in fewer tablets being needed.

Is it simply a question of cost? I know coenzyme A supplements are expensive and can be hard to find...but they do exist.

[wibble]

There is a lot of frequent discussion about pantethine and pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) on this, and other, forums and how it might help acne and reduce oiliness etc.

The theory is that taking pantothenic acid or pantethine which then gets converted into coenzyme A.
Basically: pantothenic acid --> Pantethine --> Coenzyme A.

Seeing that supplements exist for pure coenzyme A - why are people not simply taking a coenzyme A supplement instead? Surely that would eliminate the conversion processes and should, in theory, result in fewer tablets being needed.

Is it simply a question of cost? I know coenzyme A supplements are expensive and can be hard to find...but they do exist.

As far as I'm aware, you're digestion would likely break down the Co-A too soon. I'm not an expert though, so others may have a better answer. Edit: After Googling, maybe there is something that would get around this, but not heard any first hand reports from anyone.

Edited by wibble, 23 October 2010 - 03:38 AM.