davey111 wrote:
> I think B5 is related to regulating your adrenal function and the
> release of cortisol in your body.
> If B5 works for you, you may also want to reduce stress. Stop drinking
> coffee, it increases cortisol production, something which b5 fights
> against. B5 is the stress vitamin.
I pretty much agree. Nobody knows, including me, but my guess (fwiw) is
that the Pantothenic Acid somehow is impacting glucocorticoid activity.
Although topical glucocorticoids can cause acne like eruptions,
systemically it is anti-inflammatory. Glucocorticoids help with stress
and maintain blood sugar levels, both which impact acne. The results and
actions fall in line with glucocorticoid action.
The symptoms of excess glucocorticoids is very similiar to some of the
side effects listed for mega B5. The concern here is that cushing's
syndrom or other related glucocorticoid related damage does not show up
until very (possibly too) late (because of the anti-inflammatory effects).
Without re-inventing the wheel, I think this action best fits in line
with what we know so far about pantothenic acid and acne.
But it also could be that an excess of another B vitamin has the side
effect of acne. And by taking excessive B-5, it depletes this other B
vitamin excess.. eliminating the acne. I think this is possible, but
less likely, since the symptoms of deficiency and excess of the vitamins
is pretty well explored. (Which is why the "marginal B5 deficiency
theory" doesn't hold water for me).
>> Stay informed about: 2 Years And Still On B5 - Has There Been ANY Real Research..