VITAMIN B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin B2 otherwise known as riboflavin, is an essential B vitamin. B2 is known for the action of tissue respiration. Think of it as an essential componant of tissue life and breath.
Riboflavin Deficiency SymptomsStomatitis - inflammation of the mouth Sore throat Keratitis - inflammation of the cornea Scrotal skin changes Neuropathy - inflammation of peripheral nerves Seborrheic Dermatitis - chronic inflammatory skin disease with greasy scales and yellow crusts Anaemia
Dosage of Vitamin B2As a daily supplement, you only need to use 1-4mg per day.For Riboflavin Deficiency adults can take up to 30mg per day. Infants 0-6months - 0.3mg/day Infants 7-12 months - 0.4mg/day Children 1-3 yrs - 0.5mg/day Children 4-8yrs - 0.6mg/day Children 9-13yrs - 0.9mg/day Adults 14+ - 1-1.3mg/day Women 18+ - 1.1mg/day Pregnant & Lactating - 1.6mg/day
Latest Clinical Evidence
CATARACTS
Riboflavin appears to reduce the occurence of cataracts.
There is some evidence that taking a high dose of B2 reduces the frequency of migraines. A high dose is up to 400mg/day. Riboflavin is not stored so there has been no evidence of toxicity when using high doses. A long term treatment of 3 months or more may be needed to see any results. Riboflavin will however make your urine yellow, don't panic, it is just the yellow pigment being excreted in the urine.
SOURCES OF RIBOFLAVINWheatgerm Wholegrains Almonds Seed sprouts Wheatgrass juice Liver
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