Benefits of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Vitamin B2 or riboflavin is another vitamin in the B vitamin family. Easily destroyed by light, this vitamin is needed in the formation of red blood cell and antibody.

It is also an important vitamin during pregnancy since lack of it can damage a developing fetus. Not only that, sufficient riboflavin during pregnancy would also relieve pregnancy cramps. Because it helps the tissue to use oxygen, lack of this vitamin would show on your skin tissues first.

So you’ll see problems like cracks and sores at he corner of the mouth and skin lesions.

These are a few examples of the benefits of Riboflavin to us: -

1. It’s needed for the body to convert food into a form that the body can use.

2. Also needed for the formation of hair, nails and skin.

3. Riboflavin, used in conjunction with iron therapy improves anemia.

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

5. People who are prone to cataracts may see improvement if modest amounts of supplements are taken. Beware though! Excess amount could, on the other hand, increase the risk of cataracts.

Riboflavin in Nature :

In nature this vitamin can be found in cheese, spinach, yeast, eggs, beef, yogurt, chicken and lamb’s liver.

Who can gain from the benefits of riboflavin supplements?

Some people may need to take riboflavin supplements. Examples of people who will benefit are:-

1. Woman taking contraceptive pills
2. People with diabetes
3. Alcoholics or heavy smokers
4. Individuals who are under a lot of stress or always on strenuous exercise
5. Those who are strict vegetarian, on diet, or elderly.

Absorption Helper

It’s absorbed well when in the presence of selenium, the mineral that you can find in red meat and Brazil nuts. It’s also easily absorbed with other B vitamins.

Absorption Hindrance

There are certain substances that may decrease the level of this vitamin in your body. Among the substance are antidepressant drugs, smoking and contraceptive pills. High intake of alcohol could also do the same damage.

Caution

Taking too much riboflavin (over 50-mg daily) over a long period of time could lead to cataracts and retinal disease.

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