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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Also Known As : Riboflavin

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It is odorless and has a bitter taste.

Common names and forms

  1. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Description

Vitamin B2 is one of eight B vitamins that are essential for human health. It can be found in eggs, green vegetables, milk and other dairy product, meat, mushrooms, and almonds. It is a water-soluble vitamin, so it is soluble in water.

Health benefits

  • Vitamin B2 helps to increases blood circulation.(1)
  • It helps to prevent many common conditions like migraine headaches, cataracts, acne, dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and eczema.(1)
  • It also boosts energy.(1)
  • It plays an important role in the repair of tissues, the healing of wounds and other injuries that can take a long time to fully recover.(1)
  • Vitamin B2 helps in healthy fetal development.(1)

Note

Excess of Vitamin B2 may cause urine to turn a bright yellow color.(2)

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