Vitamin B2


	VITAMIN B2


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The Powers of Vitamin B2

Vitamin B2 is also known as Riboflavin, and for many years it was overlooked or not considered an essential vitamin.

However, due to recent studies, this vitamin is being praised for its potential powers in fighting skin blemishes, migraines, cataracts, and more. Vitamin B2 water-soluble and works to transforming carbohydrates, protein, and fats into usable energy sources. There is an abundance of food sources for this Vitamin and fortified cereals and breads are another excellent source. A Vitamin B2 deficiency will be accompanied by deficiency in one or more B deficiencies. This problem is most common with alcoholics and the elderly. This problem can be treated through supplementation in multivitamin form, or as an individual supplement.

The body is dependent on Vitamin B2 for a variety of purposes. It produces thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism and supply a constant energy source. It also assists in the production of immune system cells that are critical in battling infections that enter the body. Riboflavin further works with iron in the production of red blood cells to ensure adequate oxygen transportation to all of the cells. It further works in the conversion of niacin and Vitamin B into usable products in the body.

Riboflavin is also important in the production of elements that help antioxidants like Vitamin E to protect our body from free radicals. Tissue repair and maintenance are also functions of Riboflavin, and the body will use more Riboflavin to ensure speedy healing of burns, surgical wounds, or other injuries. Vitamin B2 is also critical for eye function.

Riboflavin is an invaluable vitamin and can be found in many food sources such as dairy products and fortified bread products. Talk to your doctor if you are going to add supplementation of this vitamin to your diet.

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