Vitamins - B2 - Optimal Absorption

Alcohol, estrogen, and sulfa drugs destroy riboflavin. Over 50% of the vitamin B₂ content in food is lost when exposed to light for more than two hours. This vitamin also dissolves in cooking liquids and is destroyed in the cooking / overheating of foods.

If supplementing, take in capsule or liquid form for best absorption.

The following is a list of United States 1997-1998 Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI): Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for nutritional vitamin B₂ intake and are included as a guideline only. Consult with your nutritionist, naturopath, or other health practitioner for a dosage appropriate for your needs. Children under 6 years of age should be under the supervision of the above mentioned specialists if directly supplementing with vitamin B₂.