Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin

Posted on November 3, 2007 in Latest News

Sources of Riboflavin

• Organ Meats
• Lean Meats
• Cheese
• Milk
• Eggs
• Nuts
• Green Leafy Vegetables
• Fish
• Legumes
• Whole Grains
• Yogurt

Functions of Riboflavin

• Facilitates use of oxygen by the tissues in skin, nails and hair.
• Eliminates dandruff
• Improves absorption of iron and pyridoxine
• Helps development of fetus in pregnant women
• Improves metabolism

Deficiency

• Itching and burning of eyes
• Sores in mouths
• Bloodshot eyes
• Purplish tongue
• Dermatitis
• Retarded growth
• Digestive disturbances
• Oily Skin
• Glossitis
• Seborrhea
• Angular Stomatitis
• Cheilosis
• Photophobia

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