Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)

Signs Of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Deficiency:

Anemia

Cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth

Dermatitis

Dizziness

Hair loss

Inflammation of the mouth and tongue

Insomnia

Poor digestion

Retarded growth and slowed mental response

Skin lesions

Visual disturbances (sensitivity to light, loss of visual acuity, cataract formation, burning and itching of the eyes)

Health Concerns – What Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is Used For:

Migraine headaches

Sickle cell anemia

What Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Does:

• Aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins

• Antibody production

• Boosts athletic performance

• Carpal tunnel syndrome may benefit from supplementation of Riboflavin

• Cell respiration and growth

• Necessary for red blood cell formation and helps the absorption of iron and vitamin B-6

• Needed for the metabolism of the amino acid tryptophan, which is converted into niacin

• Promotes healthy skin, nails hair, and eliminates dandruff

• Protects against cancer

• Together with Vitamin A, it maintains and improves the mucous membranes in the digestive tract

Food Sources of Vitamins B-2 (Riboflavin)

Almonds

Asparagus

Avocados

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Cheese

Currants

Dandelion greens

Fish

Fortified breads & cereals

Green leafy vegetable

Kale

Meat

Milk

Millet

Molasses

Mushrooms

Nuts

Organ meats (liver, kidney, heart)

Peppers, hot red

Poultry

Soybeans (and flour)

Spinach

Split peas

Watercress

Wheat (bran & germ)

Whole grains

Wild rice

Yeast, brewer’s & torula

Yogurt

Herb Sources F Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)

Alfalfa

Bladderwrack

Burdock root

Catnip

Cayenne

Chamomile

Chickweed

Dulse

Eyebright

Fennel seed

Fenugreek

Ginseng

Hops

Horsetail

Kelp

Mullein

Nettle

Oat straw

Parsley

Peppermint

Raspberry leaves

Red clover

Rose hips

Sage

Yellow dock

Other Sources – Name Brands

Cataplex B by Standard Process Labs is a high-quality, whole food based B Complex

Which Supplement is Best for Me?

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Cautions & Comments about Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)  

• Consumption of adequate amount of riboflavin is important during pregnancy, because a lack can damage a developing fetus (even though there is no sign of deficiency)

• Pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking the pill, and heavy drinking all call for an increased intake of Riboflavin

• Factors that increase the need for riboflavin include the use of oral contraceptives and strenuous exercise.

• Riboflavin is easily destroyed by light, antibiotics and alcohol, but not by cooking

• Anti-malarials interfere with riboflavin metabolism