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B Vitamins - Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

August 14, 2023

B VITAMINS – RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)


Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2): Riboflavin is essential for:

  • energy production
  • helping the body break down fats, drugs, and steroid hormones
  • converting tryptophan into niacin (vitamin B-3)
  • converting vitamin B-6 into a coenzyme that the body needs

Foods with riboflavin: Foods rich in riboflavin include:

  • organ meats
  • fortified breakfast cereals
  • oatmeal
  • yogurt and milk
  • mushrooms
  • almonds

Symptoms of riboflavin deficiency: Riboflavin deficiency is rare but may occur when a person has an endocrine disorder, such as thyroid problems, or certain other conditions. A person who is deficient in riboflavin may experience:

  • skin disorders
  • sores at the corners of the mouth
  • swelling of the mouth and throat
  • swollen, cracked lips
  • hair loss
  • red, itchy eyes

Having a severe riboflavin deficiency can lead to anemia and cataracts. Being riboflavin deficient during pregnancy can create a certain higher risk like birth defects.

 

People at highest risk of riboflavin deficiency include:

  • those following a vegan diet or who do not consume dairy products
  • athletes who do not eat meat, especially those who also do not eat dairy or other animal products
  • women who are pregnant or lactating, especially those who do not consume meat or dairy products



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