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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

What is vitamin B2?

Vitamin B2 is a water-soluble nutrient similar to vitamin B1.

What does Vitamin B2 do?

It helps the body to produce energy.
Viatmins B2 is required for healthy skin, mental stability and
nervous system health.It also reduces cholestrol and assists
with hormone synthesis.
Vitamin B2 may help protect against cancer due to its anti
carcinogenic properties.

Where is Vitamin B2 found?

Vitamin B2 is found in Vegemite, yeast, beans, breakfast
cereals and grains, spinach, broccoli, wheat germ ,mushrooms,
zuchinni,eggs, and in small amounts in green vegetables.

Great sources of vitamin B2 are sunflower seeds, almonds and
hazelnuts, cashews nuts.

What happens if I don't get enough?

This is rare, but it can cause cracking of the skin around the
mouth and slow growth in children.
Diarrhea
Red eyes
Nervousness and anxiety
Dermatitis
Depression

The RDI recommended daily intake for Vitamin B2 is 20 mg
It is interesting to note that 1000 - 4000mg doses are given to
control cholesterol levels.