Vitamin B2-benefits, deficiency symptoms & natural resources

Do you know the benefits of vitamin B2? Do you know the symptoms of deficiency of vitamin B2? Do you know the names of vitamin B2 rich foods? Do you know the natural resources of vitamin B2? If yes, well and good but if you do not know, you must know the benefits, deficiency symptoms and rich foods of vitamin B2. So read up on… 

Vitamin B2 sources

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Facts

• Vitamin B2 RDA is 1.7 mg.
• Vitamin B2 is water soluble vitamin
• Vitamin B2 Supplemental Range is 25 mg – 200 mg.
• Vitamin B2 helps the mitochondria (fat burning furnaces) of muscle cells to produce energy which is helpful in weight management.
• Since Vitamin B2 is water soluble, it passes through the body within several hours of intake. So toxicity with vitamin B2 is almost impossible.
• Vitamin B2 is beneficial for metabolism, eyes, skin, nails and hair.
• Vitamin B2 reduces chances of cataract formation in eyes.

  

Deficiency Symptoms of Vitamin B2 

Bloodshot & burning eyes, cataracts, corner of mouth cracks & sores, dizziness, poor digestion, premature wrinkles, retarded growth, red sore tongue etc.

Natural Resources of vitamin B2

Eggs, seeds, cooked leafy vegetables, cheese and liver

Therapeutic use of vitamin B2

Vitamin B2 is used for therapeutic use to cure the following:

Baldness, high cholesterol, cystitis, oily skin, light sensitivity, mental retardation, muscular disorders, nausea, weight control, premature wrinkles, stress

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