Home

Vitamin B2 Ribofl avin

Vitamins

Vitamin B2 Ribofl avin

Required for energy metabolism, enzyme reactions, vision, and skin/hair/nail health; functions as an antioxidant; activates vitamin B6, niacin, and folate.

May play a role in preventing migraine headaches and cataracts.

Defi ciency occurs in alcoholics, the elderly, and those with poor diets.

Symptoms of deficiency include sore throat; redness/swelling of the mouth, throat, tongue, lips, and skin; decreased red blood cell count; and blood vessel growth over the eyes. Defi ciency may impair iron absorption and increase risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women.

Drugs that deplete vitamin B2: antibiotics, chlorpromazine, amitriptyline, adriamycin, and phenobarbitol.

Most people get adequate ribofl avin from diet and/or a multivitamin.

Food Sources : Dairy, whole grains, meat, eggs, dark green vegetables, fortifi ed cereals

Adequate Intake : (mg/day)
Men = 1.3
Women = 1.1
Pregnancy = 1.4
Lactation = 1.6

Upper Limit : Not determined

Side Effects : No adverse effects known with food or supplements

Share on Whatsapp

Vitamin B12 Cobalamin

Folate Folic Acid

Vitamin B1 Thiamine

Vitamin B2 Ribofl avin

Vitamin B3 Niacin

Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine

Test your English Language

Lal Bahadur Shastri

Benefits of Thyme

Amazing Things to do New Years

Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks of India

Things Vegetarians Get Really Good

Tips to success in Driving Test

Poker for Beginners

Precautions while using Securing Email

The Best Looking Phones

Natural Wonders of the World

Benefits of Saffron

Most Famous Fictional Robots of All Time

The Priciest Lego Sets On The Market Right Now

Good Luck Charms From Around The World

Dangerous Situations And How To Escape

Dark Origins of Disney Fairy Tales

Dating Tips For Men