Vitamin B5 : Absorption Methods
Clinical Study Title:
Dexpanthenol enemas in ulcerative colitis: a pilot study.
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This
study looked at the use of vitamin B5 to affect the
levels of Coenzyme A, as well as the fatty acid oxidation
and the prognosis of ulcerative colitis. Participants
were given a topically administered vitamin B5 for
a total of 4 weeks. The lab results suggested that
this administration method was effective at being
absorbed by the body. However, this dosage was not
strong enough to elicit a change in the disorder.
The use of vitamin B5 administered topically is an
effective means of delivering vitamin B5 for absorption
in the body, however oral forms may be easier to use and just as effective. |
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Authors:
Loftus EV Jr. Tremaine WJ. Nelson RA. Shoemaker JD. Sandborn WJ.
Phillips SF. Hasan Y.
Institution:
Division of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 72(7):616-20, 1997 Jul.
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