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Does B5 Cause Hair Loss? Separating Fact from Fiction on Pantothenic Acid

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According to the National Institutes of Health, true pantothenic acid deficiency is extremely rare, and in severe cases, it is linked to hair loss—not causing it. The rumor that high doses of this vitamin cause shedding is a common misconception in the world of pharmacology and hair health, but the evidence shows a very different story.