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Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, works with other vitamins in the B complex
to process calories from carbohydrates, protein and fat. Your body needs it
for growth and red cell production, and adequate riboflavin intake promotes
healthy skin and good vision.
Nutritionists categorize vitamins by the materials that a vitamin will dissolve
in. There are two categories: water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. Water-
soluble vitamins, which include the B-complex group and vitamin C, travel
through the bloodstream. Whatever water-soluble vitamins are not used by
the body are eliminated in urine, which means you need a continuous supply
of them in your food. Vitamin B2 is a water-soluble vitamin.
How Much Vitamin B2 Is Enough?
Women should have 1.1 milligrams of riboflavin daily and men should have 1.7
milligrams daily.
Sources of Vitamin B2
Riboflavin-enriched breads and cereals
Red meats
Green, leafy vegetables
Dairy products
Can You Have Too Much or Too Little?
Riboflavin deficiency is not common in the United States because it is
plentiful in the food supply. Lack of riboflavin will cause eye sensitivity to
light, skin rash and cracks at the corners of the mouth.
Vitamin Storage
If you want to get the most vitamins possible from your food, refrigerate
fresh produce and keep milk and grains away from strong light. Vitamins are
easily destroyed and washed out during food preparation and storage. If you
take vitamin supplements, store them at room temperature in a dry place
that’s free of moisture.
to process calories from carbohydrates, protein and fat. Your body needs it
for growth and red cell production, and adequate riboflavin intake promotes
healthy skin and good vision.
Nutritionists categorize vitamins by the materials that a vitamin will dissolve
in. There are two categories: water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. Water-
soluble vitamins, which include the B-complex group and vitamin C, travel
through the bloodstream. Whatever water-soluble vitamins are not used by
the body are eliminated in urine, which means you need a continuous supply
of them in your food. Vitamin B2 is a water-soluble vitamin.
How Much Vitamin B2 Is Enough?
Women should have 1.1 milligrams of riboflavin daily and men should have 1.7
milligrams daily.
Sources of Vitamin B2
Riboflavin-enriched breads and cereals
Red meats
Green, leafy vegetables
Dairy products
Can You Have Too Much or Too Little?
Riboflavin deficiency is not common in the United States because it is
plentiful in the food supply. Lack of riboflavin will cause eye sensitivity to
light, skin rash and cracks at the corners of the mouth.
Vitamin Storage
If you want to get the most vitamins possible from your food, refrigerate
fresh produce and keep milk and grains away from strong light. Vitamins are
easily destroyed and washed out during food preparation and storage. If you
take vitamin supplements, store them at room temperature in a dry place
that’s free of moisture.