Additional Information

Vitamin B2, commonly known as riboflavin, is the second member of the B complex vitamin group. Riboflavin is yellow in color, and water soluble. Unfortunately, foods that contain riboflavin may lose a considerable amount of this vitamin because it is sensitive to visible and ultraviolet light. The liver is the primary storage site for riboflavin but the vitamin is not stored in large quantities making it a necessary to acquire it through daily food intake.

Bodily Functions Performed by Vitamin B2

Vitamin B2, commonly known as riboflavin, is the second member of the B complex vitamin group. Riboflavin is yellow in color, and water soluble. Unfortunately, foods that contain riboflavin may lose a considerable amount of this vitamin because it is sensitive to visible and ultraviolet light. The liver is the primary storage site for riboflavin but the vitamin is not stored in large quantities making it a necessary to acquire it through daily food intake.

Symptoms Of Deficiency:

• Eye redness
• Sensitivity to light
• Irritation and burning of the eyes
• Inflammation within and around the mouth
• Sore lips
• Burning sensation of the tongue
• Oily skin and hair
• Excessive facial wrinkles and lines
• Brittle and split nails
• Can result in adrenal gland failure
• Contributes to anemia, cataracts and vaginal itching

Foods High In Vitamin B2

A plethora of vegetables and animal meats contain riboflavin but only in small amounts. The best sources include green vegetables like beets, turnip greens, radish leaves, lotus stems and carrot leaves. Quality sources also include fruits such as raisins, apricots papaya, custard apples and foods derived from animals such as sheep liver, eggs, skim milk and whole milk powder. Various nuts including walnuts, pistachio nuts, almonds, chilgoza pine seeds and mustard seeds also contain riboflavin.

Ailments That Vitamin B2 Eliminates:

• Helps in the treatment of cataracts
• Improves overall strength and energy level
• Helps prevent acne and wrinkles
• Aids in regular thyroid gland activity
• Helps treat anemia
• Prevents migrane headaches

Side Effects/Pre-Cautions

Side effects are extremely uncommon and no poisoning is linked to Vitamin B2.