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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is water soluble and is not stored in the body. A constant supply is needed from the diet.

Good sources of B2 include:

organ meats (liver, kidney), almonds, mushrooms, wholegrains, soy beans and dark green leafy vegetables.

The key functions of B2 are:

  • the production of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins from your diet to keep your cells going, it works with vitamin B1 and vitamin B3
  • one of the building blocks for the most important anti-oxidants in the body. Anti-oxidants protect the body from the by-products of a natural process that takes place in the body – oxidation. Oxidation produces free-radicals which can cause harm, they are toxic and need to be ‘mopped up’ with antioxidants to prevent them causing damage and increasing risk of long term illness.
  • conversion of B6 into its active form, both are recommended to help with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  • associated with relief from migraines, reducing redness in rosacea, as part of a complex for energy and chronic fatigue syndrome, promoting eye health and as part of pregnancy supplements.

When you take B2 in supplement form, you may experience brightly yellow urine, this is normal and not to be concerned about. Your body may require higher levels of B2 if you are very active or 55+.

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