VITAMIN B5 is known as pantothenic acid which is one of the 8 of B vitamins. All the B vitamins convert carbohydrates into glucose that is used for energy. These B vitamins also help in the metabolism of proteins and fats. Vitamin B complex is important for maintaining healthy hair, liver, skin and eyes and also helps nervous system to function properly. Vitamin B5 helps to reduce the amount of triglycerides in people having high cholesterol and also helps in reducing the LDL cholesterol level and increase the HDL cholesterol level. Moreover, it speeds up wound healing specially when used in conjunction with vitamin C and also may help managing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.