Can You Take Vitamin B5 and Vitamin C Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) also uses the SMVT transporter and may compete with pantothenic acid for absorption at high doses.

How to arrange timing

Space by at least 1 hour at megadoses.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Examine.com

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.