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Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
Riboflavin - Vitamin B2
- Riboflavin is needed by the body for carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism and is involved in energy production.
- It is aids in the formation of antibodies and red blood cells, assists in maintaining respiration and is necessary for maintenance of good vision, skin, nails and hair. It has also been found to alleviate eye fatigue and promotes general good health.
- To date Riboflavin has not played a significant role in orthomolecular medicine. It has been used to assist people in quitting smoking.
Food Sources:
Almonds
Asparagus
Barley grass
Brewer's yeast
Cheese
Chicken
Eggs
Green Leafy Vegetables
Liver
Meat
Milk Products
Organ Meats
Peppermint leaves
Senna leaves
Spirulina
Wheat Germ
Yeast, torula
Yeast, brewer's
Liver, calf
Wild rice
Mushrooms
Millet
Peppers, hot red
Soy Flour
Wheat Bran
Collards
Soybeans, Dry
Split Peas
Kale
Parsley
Cashews
Rice Bran
Broccoli
Pine Nuts
Sunflower seeds
Navy Beans
Neet & Mustard greens
Lentils
Prunes
Rye, whole grain
Mung beans
Beans, pinto and red
Black-eyed peas
Deficiency signs
- Cracking of the lips and corners of the mouth, inflamed tongue, visual disturbances like sensitivity to light, loss of visual acuity, cataract formation, burning and itching of the eyes, lips, mouth and tongue, anemia and seborrheic dermatitis
Benefits
- Crucial in the production of energy.
- Involved in regeneration of cellular protectors against free-radical damage.
- Low levels have been linked to certain esophageal cancers.
Resources
http://orthomolecular.org/nutrients/vitamins.shtml