Benefits Of Vitamin B2 Supplements

Riboflavin

Solgar Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 50 MG  100 Tablets

Solgar Vitamin B2 100 MG 100 Veggie Caps

Now Foods B-2 (Riboflavin) 100mg 100Caps

Natural Factors B-2 Riboflavin 100mg 90Tabs

Douglas Lab's Riboflavin B-2 100 mg 60 caps

Vitamin B2, riboflavin is a member of the water soluble B vitamin complex. Riboflavin alleviates eye fatigue and is important in the prevention and treatment of cataracts. A lack of this vitamin can cause cataracts and blindness in extreme cases.

Vitamin B2 also works as an antioxidant which tracks down and destroys abnormal cells in the body, such as those that cause cancer. It plays a part in thyroid hormone function, thereby increasing its role in how the body uses energy.

Vitamin B2 is needed for the metabolism of the amino acid tryptophan, which is converted into niacin (vitamin B3) in the body.

Carpel tunnel syndrome may benefit from a treatment program that includes riboflavin and vitamin B6.

Riboflavin is the exercisers best friend in that it is stored in the muscles and is used in times of physical exertion.

Health Benefits Of Vitamin B2

Its plays a primary role in
- activating vitamin B6
- activating folic acid (vitamin B9)
- alleviates eye fatigue
- antibody production
- cell respiration
- converting carbohydrates into energy
- eliminates dandruff
- facilitates oxygen use by the body tissues (hair, skin, nails)
- forming red blood cells
- growth
- maintaining the mucous membranes in the digestive system
- processing amino acids and fats

Vitamin B2 Food Sources:

Asparagus, avocados, beans, brewer’s yeast, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cheese, currants, eggs, fish, kidney, legumes, liver, meat, milk, nuts, poultry, soybean products, spinach and yogurt.

Signs of Deficiency:

Depression, dizziness, hair loss, fatigue, insomnia, slow healing of wounds, cracks at the corners of the mouth; oily, dry scaly skin; sensitivity to light; red, bloodshot eyes; eye disorders; poor digestion; and swollen, red painful tongue.

Medical Uses of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin):

Cataracts.

Possible Side Effects And Warnings:

A completely harmless side effect is that it may cause the urine to turn dark yellow.

Vitamin B2 is easily destroyed by alcohol, antibiotics, cooking and by light.

People that may have an increased need for riboflavin include those who participates in routine strenuous activity and women who take oral contraceptives.

A deficiency in pregnant women can cause damage to the fetus.

Certain chemotherapy drugs can interfere with vitamin B2 metabolism.