Vitamin B2 Health Benefits

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is a part of B Complex, is essential for producing niacin, and is important for every function of the body. It works best in combination with B6, C and niacin.

If you experience a lot of stress in your life, it is recommended that you consume extra B2 in either the foods you eat or from supplements.

Excessive use of alcohol, tobacco, refined sugars and caffeine can also deplete your body of riboflavin. Excessive exercise can also cause a depletion.

What does it do for you?

• helps metabolize proteins, fats, carbohydrates, amino acids, fatty acids, and certain proteins
• promotes healthy skin, hair and nails
• aids the digestive tract's mucous membranes
• helps in forming red blood cell
• aids in cell respiration and growth
• helps the body absorb Vitamin B6
• aids your vision AND eye fatigue
• helps development of the body
• is essential in the production of antibodies
• aids the body’s absorption of iron
• regulates thyroid activity

Symptoms of B2 deficiency include:

• sore mouth, tongue, lips, throat tongue cracks / sores in the corners of the mouth
• dermatitis
• retarded growth
• anemia

If you experience any of the above symptoms or believe that taking vitamin supplements will improve your health, it is recommended that you first consult your physician. You want to make sure that any supplements you are considering will not adversly affect any medications you are currently taking or any health conditions you now experience.