high strength vitamin b (pantothenic acid) supplement,many times stronger than the level found in multis,slow release formula ensures a more steady release into the blood stream ,made in the uk to pharmaceutical standardsthe scientific name for vitamin b5 is pantothenic acid and whilst our body can\'t make it (which is part of the definition of being a vitamin), we obtain it from bacteria living in our digestive system which can produce it, as long as our systems are running smoothly.pantothenic acid plays a part in the processes that release energy from food, and contributes to normal mental performance. it also contributes to the normal synthesis of our natural steroid hormones and nerve chemicals called neurotransmitters.this is a high strength pantothenic acid supplement and so doesn\'t need to be taken for much longer than a few months after which one of our multis, or a b complex will provide adequate levels. due to its strength we have made the tablets slow release so that they gradually release the pantothenic acid over a period of 5-6 hours after swallowing. this more closely matches the way a nutrient is released from food during digestion. suitable for vegetarians and vegans.