You may have heard that B vitamins help with energy metabolism, but did you know that vitamin B5 ( pantothenic acid ) is one of the most important coenzymes in ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting ? Dr. Eric Berg shared the key role of B5 in fat metabolism, sleep, nerve function, and gut health, making it especially suitable for Hong Kong people with their fast-paced lifestyles, high stress levels, and gut microbiota imbalances .
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🔥Why is vitamin B5 especially important on a ketogenic diet ?
· The ketogenic diet shifts from "burning sugar" to "burning fat," and the fat-decomposing enzymes require the participation of vitamin B5.
· Vitamin B5 helps produce cortisol (a stress hormone) and supports adrenal function .
· A lack of B5 will result in :
o Keto fatigue
o Excessive stress
o neuralgia, chronic inflammation
o Sleep disorders (insomnia, difficulty falling into REM sleep )
🧠The relationship between B5 and nerves and sleep
· Helps synthesize melatonin → Improves sleep quality
· Helps produce acetylcholine → keeps you awake during the day and allows you to enter deep sleep at night .
· Supports nerve conduction and muscle function, reducing nervous fatigue and cramps.
🦠Why is B5 deficiency actually so common ?
Although vitamin B5 is present in most foods, a large number of people are still deficient in it, for reasons including :
1. Gut microbiota imbalance
· Beneficial gut bacteria can synthesize vitamin B5 and other B vitamins .
· Antibiotics, excessive sugar intake, and over-cleaning with enemas → disrupt gut flora
· Lack of beneficial bacteria → Decreased vitamin B5 synthesis capacity
2. Vitamin D deficiency
· Vitamin D -based probiotics are a source of nutrition .
· Vitamin D deficiency → Reduced beneficial bacteria → Weakened vitamin B5 synthesis
· Less sunshine and higher stress levels in winter make people more prone to vitamin D deficiency , which in turn indirectly leads to vitamin B5 deficiency .
✅ How to supplement vitamin B5 and support gut health ?
· Supplementing with probiotics : Rebuilding the gut microbiota
· Consuming fermented vegetables , such as sauerkraut and kimchi, provides natural beneficial bacteria.
· Get enough fiber : Vegetables are food for beneficial bacteria
· Supplementing with Vitamin D3 : Supports gut microbiota growth and indirectly enhances B vitamin synthesis .
· Avoid excessive cleansing or high-sugar diets : Protect your gut environment
🧾Conclusion: B5 is not only an energy vitamin, but also a hidden driving force for successful ketosis.
Hong Kong people lead stressful lives and experience high levels of intestinal pressure. Vitamin B5 might be key to overcoming ketosis . Starting today, a dish of kimchi, a vitamin D capsule, and a probiotic drink will help set the foundation for your gut health and energy levels !
Don't wait until fatigue strikes to try and fix it; prevention is the key to true health! 💪🔥🧠
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YouTube source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U71AywUV-6s
YouTube Column: Dr. Berger in Chinese Health knowledge
