Riboflavin
Vitamin B2 also known as Riboflavin is a water soluble B Vitamin, which means it is not stored in the body and must replenish the vitamin every day.
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[edit] Function
Required for red blood cell formation, antibody production, cell respiration and growth. Important for good muscle tone. Involved in metabolism of protein, Proteins Fats, and Carbohydrates. Necessary for good vision, skin, hair and nails.
Aids in growth and reproduction, promotes healthy hair, skin, nails, alleviates eye fatigue eliminate soreness of mouth and lips help burn carbohydrates, fat and protein.
[edit] Food Sources
Milk, eggs, fish, brewer's yeast, organ meats such as, liver and tongue, leafy vegetables and whole grain breads.
[edit] Benefits
Riboflavin is a well absorbed water soluble Vitamins, which has a key role to play in maintaining health. Some of its major health benefits are given below:
- Helps in the production of Energy: It plays a major role in the production of energy by assisting in the metabolism of Fats, Carbohydrates, and Proteins.
- Helps in RBC production: Vitamin B2 is essential for the formation of fresh red blood cells and antibodies in humans.
- Regulates growth and reproduction: Riboflavin has an important role in ensuring proper growth and in the development of reproductive organs and the growth of body tissues such as skin, connective tissue, eyes, mucous membranes, nervous system and the defense system. In addition it also ensures healthy skin, nails and hair growth.
- Regulates thyroid activity: Vitamin B2 can regulate thyroid activity.
- Prevents disease conditions: Vitamin B2 can help to prevent many common diseases conditions like migraine headaches, cataracts, Acne, dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and eczema.
- Prevents acne: Riboflavin helps to improve the mucus secretion of skin and might clean up the skin pustules.
- Increases immunity: Riboflavin also helps to enhance the natural immunity by strengthening the antibody reserves and by reinforcing the defense system against infections.
- Helps in the Repair of tissues: Riboflavin plays an important role in the repair of tissues, healing of wounds and other injuries.
- Protects the nervous system: Vitamin B2 can help in treating various nervous system conditions such as numbness Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, anxiety and epilepsy among others. It is thought that riboflavin when used along with vitamin B6 was effective to Carpal Tunnel syndrome.
- Essential for the normal growth: Riboflavin is associated with Protein and hence it is essential for normal growth.
- Ensures healthy eyes: Vitamin B2 plays a major role in ensuring healthy cornea and perfect vision.
- Helps to slacken the progression of AIDS: Studies have shown that riboflavin can slow down the progression of AIDS.
- Helps in the absorption of Minerals: It helps in the absorption of Minerals such as Iron, folic acid and other Vitamins such as B1, B3 and B6.
- Helps to protect the digestive tract: It plays a major role in maintaining the mucous membranes in the digestive system.
- Healthy development of the fetus: Though there are no proofs to substantiate the claims that Vitamin B2 is essential for the healthy progression of pregnancy, it is regarded as an essential ingredient of the mother’s diet along with Vitamin A.
