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CLINIQUE ACNE CLEAR SKIN SYSTEM BUNDLE - $2.25 SHIPPING |  |
6 Bids | US $8.25 | 8h 54m |
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SensiClear w/ Retextra Acne Treatment 60 Day System Toner Lotion Cream zit | |
0 Bid | US $5.00 | 10h 1m |
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SensiClear w/ Retextra Acne Treatment 30 Day System Toner Lotion Cream zit | |
0 Bid | US $3.00 | 10h 1m |
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Happy Me Skincare Natural Acne Corrective System 1 set | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 10h 51m |
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Proactiv 3 Step System - Acne Care Kit New - Brand New & Unopened | |
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US $39.99 | 12h 39m |
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Proactiv 3-Piece Acne Control System Toner, Cleanser, Lotion | |
2 Bids | US $19.99 | 13h 37m |
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Avon Clearskin Professional Acne Treatment System Trial Kit Brand new | |
0 Bid | US $4.00 | 14h 31m |
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Hard to find MD LINE! Osmosis MD anti-acne blemish/ oily skincare system kit | |
0 Bid | US $94.99 | 23h 10m |
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Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System | |
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US $17.99 | 29d 11h 28m |
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Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System With Makeup Bag - Brand New! | |
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US $35.00 | 1d 12h 41m |
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Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication System.Sealed In Box.USA. Free Fast Shippin | |
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US $87.50 | 26d 18h 6m |
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NO!NO! Skin Acne Treatment System New & Sealed | |
3 Bids | US $25.54 | 1d 19h 58m |
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Nature's Cure Two Part Acne Treatment System for Males | |
0 Bid | US $6.99 | 4h 22m |
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Zap-it!® Acne Defense System Pack ~ Wash Astringent Pore Clarifying Cream Stick | |
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US $43.99 | 2d 11h 9m |
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AVON CLEARSKIN PROFESSIONAL ACNE TREATMENT SYSTEM NEW | |
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US $18.95 | 20d 17h 25m |
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SkinMedica ACNE SYSTEM 3 PCS PURIFYING FOAMING WASH / TONER & ACNE TREATMENT NIB | |
0 Bid | US $74.99 | 2d 13h 45m |
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Nature's Cure Two-Part Acne Treatment System, for Women - 1 Month Supply | |
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US $9.99 | 10d 9h 49m |
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DermaNew Microdermabrasion Acne & Oily Clarify System | |
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US $59.50 | 12d 13h 28m |
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Bliss No 'Zit' Sherlock Complete Acne System | |
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US $24.99 | 23d 14h 36m |
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1 CLINIQUE Acne Solutions Clear Skin System - NEW IN BOX - FRESH | |
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US $43.95 | 3d 13h 32m |
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CLINIQUE ACNE CLEAR SKIN SYSTEM BUNDLE - $2.25 SHIPPING | |
6 Bids | US $8.25 | 8h 54m |
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SensiClear w/ Retextra Acne Treatment 60 Day System Toner Lotion Cream zit | |
0 Bid | US $5.00 | 10h 1m |
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SensiClear w/ Retextra Acne Treatment 30 Day System Toner Lotion Cream zit | |
0 Bid | US $3.00 | 10h 1m |
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Happy Me Skincare Natural Acne Corrective System 1 set | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 10h 51m |
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Patricia Wexler EXFOLIATING GLYCO PEEL SYSTEM Acne *Step 1+ Step 2* 15ct SEALED | |
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US $25.99 | 12h 38m |
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Proactiv 3 Step System - Acne Care Kit New - Brand New & Unopened | |
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US $39.99 | 12h 39m |
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Proactiv 3-Piece Acne Control System Toner, Cleanser, Lotion | |
2 Bids | US $19.99 | 13h 37m |
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Avon Clearskin Professional Acne Treatment System Trial Kit Brand new | |
0 Bid | US $4.00 | 14h 31m |
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TOP PROFESSIONAL ACNE TREATMENT SYSTEM- CLEANSER,TONER,SERUM MOISTURIZER-NATURAL | |
0 Bid | US $48.95 | 18h 43m |
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Hard to find MD LINE! Osmosis MD anti-acne blemish/ oily skincare system kit | |
0 Bid | US $94.99 | 23h 10m |
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Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System | |
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US $17.99 | 29d 11h 28m |
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Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System With Makeup Bag - Brand New! | |
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US $35.00 | 1d 12h 41m |
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Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication System.Sealed In Box.USA. Free Fast Shippin | |
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US $87.50 | 26d 18h 6m |
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NO!NO! Skin Acne Treatment System New & Sealed | |
3 Bids | US $25.54 | 1d 19h 58m |
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Nature's Cure Two Part Acne Treatment System for Males | |
0 Bid | US $6.99 | 4h 22m |
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Zap-it!® Acne Defense System Pack ~ Wash Astringent Pore Clarifying Cream Stick | |
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US $43.99 | 2d 11h 9m |
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SkinMedica ACNE SYSTEM 3 PCS PURIFYING FOAMING WASH / TONER & ACNE TREATMENT NIB | |
0 Bid | US $74.99 | 2d 13h 45m |
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AVON CLEARSKIN PROFESSIONAL ACNE TREATMENT SYSTEM NEW | |
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US $18.95 | 20d 17h 25m |
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Jan Marini Skin Care Management System for Men Acne Skin FRESHEST on Market! | |
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US $179.99 | 25d 22h 25m |
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Nature's Cure Two-Part Acne Treatment System, for Women - 1 Month Supply | |
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US $9.99 | 10d 9h 49m |
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Acne Systems
What's the difference between Clinique's Acne system & normal 3-step system?
I've switched from Proactiv to Clinique's Acne system and I think I have MORE acne spots as well as more blackheads. =[
My Q is .. is the normal Clinique system a different formula? Do you think I'll have better luck with the normal system they offer?
PS - My skin is combination oily with acne in t zones. thanks!
I previously used Clinique's Acne System, then Proactiv. The proactiv did seem to work for awhile but my acne came back. I've had problems with acne pretty much my whole life so I know where you're coming from. Acne.org has given me a lot of information regarding acne and ways to treat it. You can only "treat" acne...NEVER cure it. Basically, for reasons no one completely understands (yet), pores get blocked. Sebum (oil) which normally drains to the surface gets blocked and bacteria begins to grow. Both whiteheads and blackheads start out from this. Diet, exercise, etc may help with acne, but are not main factors. Best thing to do is drink plenty of water, exfoliate, clean with good product, and always use non-clogging sunblock on your face when going out. Consistency is key. I've tried plenty of products but after researching on acne sites and through trial and error I found Spectra Acne. I was hesitant at first, but I already spent so much money on products from walmart etc. I was at my wits end and said "What the heck". It's cheap and definitely works for me. I pretty much swear by it. Good luck!
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CLINIQUE ACNE CLEAR SKIN SYSTEM BUNDLE - $2.25 SHIPPING | |
6 Bids | US $8.25 | 8h 54m |
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SensiClear w/ Retextra Acne Treatment 60 Day System Toner Lotion Cream zit | |
0 Bid | US $5.00 | 10h 1m |
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SensiClear w/ Retextra Acne Treatment 30 Day System Toner Lotion Cream zit | |
0 Bid | US $3.00 | 10h 1m |
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Happy Me Skincare Natural Acne Corrective System 1 set | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 10h 51m |
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Proactiv 3 Step System - Acne Care Kit New - Brand New & Unopened | |
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US $39.99 | 12h 39m |
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Proactiv 3-Piece Acne Control System Toner, Cleanser, Lotion | |
2 Bids | US $19.99 | 13h 37m |
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Avon Clearskin Professional Acne Treatment System Trial Kit Brand new | |
0 Bid | US $4.00 | 14h 31m |
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Hard to find MD LINE! Osmosis MD anti-acne blemish/ oily skincare system kit | |
0 Bid | US $94.99 | 23h 10m |
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Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System | |
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US $17.99 | 29d 11h 28m |
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Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System With Makeup Bag - Brand New! | |
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US $35.00 | 1d 12h 41m |
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Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication System.Sealed In Box.USA. Free Fast Shippin | |
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US $87.50 | 26d 18h 6m |
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NO!NO! Skin Acne Treatment System New & Sealed | |
3 Bids | US $25.54 | 1d 19h 58m |
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Nature's Cure Two Part Acne Treatment System for Males | |
0 Bid | US $6.99 | 4h 22m |
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Zap-it!® Acne Defense System Pack ~ Wash Astringent Pore Clarifying Cream Stick | |
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US $43.99 | 2d 11h 9m |
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AVON CLEARSKIN PROFESSIONAL ACNE TREATMENT SYSTEM NEW | |
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US $18.95 | 20d 17h 25m |
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SkinMedica ACNE SYSTEM 3 PCS PURIFYING FOAMING WASH / TONER & ACNE TREATMENT NIB | |
0 Bid | US $74.99 | 2d 13h 45m |
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Nature's Cure Two-Part Acne Treatment System, for Women - 1 Month Supply | |
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US $9.99 | 10d 9h 49m |
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DermaNew Microdermabrasion Acne & Oily Clarify System | |
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US $59.50 | 12d 13h 28m |
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Bliss No 'Zit' Sherlock Complete Acne System | |
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US $24.99 | 23d 14h 36m |
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1 CLINIQUE Acne Solutions Clear Skin System - NEW IN BOX - FRESH | |
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US $43.95 | 3d 13h 32m |
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CLINIQUE ACNE CLEAR SKIN SYSTEM BUNDLE - $2.25 SHIPPING | |
6 Bids | US $8.25 | 8h 54m |
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SensiClear w/ Retextra Acne Treatment 60 Day System Toner Lotion Cream zit | |
0 Bid | US $5.00 | 10h 1m |
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SensiClear w/ Retextra Acne Treatment 30 Day System Toner Lotion Cream zit | |
0 Bid | US $3.00 | 10h 1m |
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Happy Me Skincare Natural Acne Corrective System 1 set | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 10h 51m |
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Patricia Wexler EXFOLIATING GLYCO PEEL SYSTEM Acne *Step 1+ Step 2* 15ct SEALED | |
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US $25.99 | 12h 38m |
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Proactiv 3 Step System - Acne Care Kit New - Brand New & Unopened | |
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US $39.99 | 12h 39m |
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Proactiv 3-Piece Acne Control System Toner, Cleanser, Lotion | |
2 Bids | US $19.99 | 13h 37m |
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Avon Clearskin Professional Acne Treatment System Trial Kit Brand new | |
0 Bid | US $4.00 | 14h 31m |
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TOP PROFESSIONAL ACNE TREATMENT SYSTEM- CLEANSER,TONER,SERUM MOISTURIZER-NATURAL | |
0 Bid | US $48.95 | 18h 43m |
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Hard to find MD LINE! Osmosis MD anti-acne blemish/ oily skincare system kit | |
0 Bid | US $94.99 | 23h 10m |
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Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System | |
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US $17.99 | 29d 11h 28m |
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Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System With Makeup Bag - Brand New! | |
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US $35.00 | 1d 12h 41m |
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Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication System.Sealed In Box.USA. Free Fast Shippin | |
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US $87.50 | 26d 18h 6m |
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NO!NO! Skin Acne Treatment System New & Sealed | |
3 Bids | US $25.54 | 1d 19h 58m |
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Nature's Cure Two Part Acne Treatment System for Males | |
0 Bid | US $6.99 | 4h 22m |
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Zap-it!® Acne Defense System Pack ~ Wash Astringent Pore Clarifying Cream Stick | |
|
US $43.99 | 2d 11h 9m |
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SkinMedica ACNE SYSTEM 3 PCS PURIFYING FOAMING WASH / TONER & ACNE TREATMENT NIB | |
0 Bid | US $74.99 | 2d 13h 45m |
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AVON CLEARSKIN PROFESSIONAL ACNE TREATMENT SYSTEM NEW | |
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US $18.95 | 20d 17h 25m |
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Jan Marini Skin Care Management System for Men Acne Skin FRESHEST on Market! | |
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US $179.99 | 25d 22h 25m |
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Nature's Cure Two-Part Acne Treatment System, for Women - 1 Month Supply | |
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US $9.99 | 10d 9h 49m |
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Acne Free in 3 Days Interview with Chris Gibson
Acne And Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Deficiency
Acne Specialist believes there is a correlation between Vitamin B5 deficiency and acne (the most common skin disease), due to modern food processing.
Vitamin B5, aka pantothenic acid, serves the body in many ways. It is a member of the nutritionally elite group of eight vitamins lovingly called the Vitamin B complex. This powerful group of vitamins has a role in nearly every major body system and process. The Vitamin B complex keeps both body and mind functioning and in good health.
Vitamin B5, like all of the vitamins in the B complex, is essential to the body for a number of reasons (also see other sections of acne-specialist.com for more information):
-Pantothenic acid as coenzyme A is closely involved in adrenal cortex function and has come to be known as the "antistress" vitamin. It supports the adrenal glands to increase production of cortisone and other adrenal hormones to help counteract stress. Coenzyme A is vital in the synthesis of fatty acids, cholesterol, steroids, sphingosines, and phospholipids. It also helps synthesize porphyrin, which is connected to hemoglobin.
-Through the above mechanism, Vitamin B5 is also thought to help prevent aging and wrinkles and is important for hair and healthy skin. As you can imagine, it is used in a variety of cosmetic products.
-It has the ability to utilize the food it takes in as fuel for its myriad of processes, great and small. As the coenzyme, Vitamin B5 is important in cellular metabolism of carbohydrates and fats to release energy.
-It works in the regular maintenance and repair of all bodily tissues, from the cellular level on up. This makes it a critical part of the body's efforts to fight the physical damage to which excessive stress contributes.
-Vitamin B5 serves many important functions in the nervous system -- for example, Vitamin B5 contributes to the production of neurotransmitters, which are important to the ability of the nerves to communicate.
-Through its adrenal support, Vitamin B5 may reduce potentially toxic effects of antibiotics and radiation.
-Vitamin B5, acting as a cofactor or partner to other members of the Vitamin B complex as well as other nutrients, has a great role in the functioning of the adrenal glands and also promotes normal growth of the body. This is due to its role in hormone production throughout the body.
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B5 is stable to moist heat and oxidation or reduction (adding or subtracting an electron), though it is easily destroyed by acids (such as vinegar) or alkalis (such as baking soda) and by dry heat. Over half of the pantothenic acid in wheat is lost during milling, and about one-third is degraded in meat during cooking. In many whole foods, Vitamin B5 is readily available.
Only recently the general public is becoming more aware of the importance of whole foods. Yet, diets of the majority of the population are still made up of mostly heavily processed foods (available Vitamin B5 activity is lost during refinement of foods) due to our fast pace, time poor lifestyle of the modern world.
"NO WONDER THE SERIOUS GLOBAL ACNE PROBLEM, PARTICULARLY AMONGST DEVELOPED NATIONS!!!"
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Vitamin B5 / pantothenic acid is found in yeasts, molds, bacteria, and plant and animal cells, as well as in human blood plasma and lymph fluid.
Good sources of pantothenic acid include the organ meats, brewer's yeast, egg yolks, fish, chicken, whole grain cereals, cheese, peanuts, dried beans, and a variety of vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, green peas, cauliflower, and avocados. Vitamin B5 is also made by the bacterial flora of human intestines, another source for this important metabolic assistant or coenzyme.
Fatigue is probably the earliest and most common symptom of pantothenic acid deficiency. A diet high in refined and processed foods or a reduction or destruction of intestinal flora, most commonly by antibiotic use, can lead to a vitamin B5 deficiency.
Teenagers are more likely to experience a deficiency, because their diets often include high amounts of "fast foods" sugars, and refined flours (all low in B vitamins). And the problem may be compounded because the acne often associated with this type of diet is commonly treated with tetracycline antibiotics, which reduce the intestinal bacteria and thereby the production of pantothenic acid in the colon.
Studies of pantothenic acid deficiency in rats showed increased graying of the fur, decreased growth, and, in the extreme, hemorrhage and destruction of the adrenal glands. In humans, the decreased adrenal function caused by B5 deficiency can lead to a variety of metabolic problems. Fatigue is most likely; there may also be physical and mental depression, a decrease in hydrochloric acid production and other digestive symptoms, some loss of nerve function, and problems in blood sugar metabolism, with symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) being the most common. Pantothenic acid affects the function of cells in all systems, and a deficiency may reduce immunity, both cellular and antibody responses. Other symptoms of B5 deficiency include vomiting, abdominal cramps, skin problems, tachycardia, insomnia, tingling of the hands and feet, muscle cramps, recurrent upper respiratory infections, and worsening of allergy symptoms.
Therapeutic ranges are more like 250-500 mg daily and even higher, taken, of course, along with the other B complex vitamins. Individual needs vary according to food intake, degree of stress, and whether one is pregnant or lactating. Those people who eat a diet of processed foods, have a stressful lifestyle, or have allergies require higher amounts of pantothenic acid.
As with other B vitamins, there are no specific toxic effects from high doses of pantothenic acid. Over 1,000 mg daily has been taken for over six months with no side effects; when 1,500 mg or more is taken daily for several weeks, some people experience a superficial sensitivity in their teeth. However, it is possible that if B5 is taken without other B vitamins, it may create metabolic imbalance.
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