Vitamins - B2

 

(also referred to as...)

Riboflavin

 
Description

Vitamin B₂, also known as riboflavin, is a water soluble nutrient that requires water for absorption. Like all B vitamins, riboflavin cannot be stored in the body and must be supplied daily via diet or through supplementation.

Riboflavin aids in the production of blood cells and helps to produce antibodies that protect against foreign invaders. Vitamin B₂ is needed for respiration and growth of cells and also helps with the absorption of iron and vitamin B₆. This vitamin is also important in converting food into energy.

Vitamin B₂ works with vitamin A to help improve and maintain the mucous membranes in the stomach and also protects the eyes from ultraviolet rays. Riboflavin is needed for the metabolism of the tryptophan (an amino acid) which is converted into niacin/B₃ in the body. It also helps keep skin, nails, and hair healthy, and aids poor digestion.

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