Vitamin B2 100pcs

Vitamin B2 plays an indispensable role in energy production. It is an antioxidant that helps the body eliminate free radicals.

It contributes to the body's growth and skin health.

Vitamin B2 or riboflavin is one of the eight B vitamins. Vitamin B2 has many important functions in the body. It assists vitamin B6 and folic acid in their conversion into a form usable by the body. Vitamin B2 has the following functions in the body:

• Contributes to proper metabolism important for energy production
• Contributes to the optimal functioning of the nervous system
• Contributes to the maintenance of healthy mucous membranes
• Contributes to the formation and maintenance of healthy red blood cells
• Contributes to the proper absorption of iron
• Contributes to the preservation of healthy skin
• Contributes to the maintenance of good eyesight
• Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
• Contributes to the reduction of exhaustion and fatigue.

Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin. It is found in a wide variety of foods such as dairy products, meat, especially offal (liver, kidneys), eggs, nuts, almonds, green leafy vegetables, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, soybeans, mushrooms, etc. Therefore, it is very likely that we get sufficient amounts of vitamin B2 from our diet. Thus, its deficiency is rarer in developed countries.

However, its replenishment is almost a necessity, especially for certain groups of people. These are mainly pregnant, breastfeeding women and vegans. There is also an increased need for vitamin B2 intake during strenuous sports activities, even with high protein intake. For pregnant and lactating women, taking vitamin B2 will support the overall physical healthy growth of the offspring. Some studies report that taking vitamin B2 may help prevent so-called pre-eclampsia.

Why take vitamin B2?

Taking large amounts of vitamin B2 is recommended for people who suffer from frequent migraines. High doses of riboflavin have been shown to reduce both the number and intensity of migraine outbreaks. Vitamin B2, along with some of the other vitamins in this group, has far-reaching effects on eye health. Research results suggest that taking riboflavin could help prevent cataracts.

Vitamin B2 deficiency can have an unpleasant impact on the body and can manifest itself in tired and itchy eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity of the eyes to light, as well as eczema, cracked skin at the corners of the mouth, aphthae, purplish-red lips and tongue. More serious disorders that vitamin B2 deficiency can bring are general fatigue, loss of appetite, anxiety, indigestion, impaired iron absorption to personality disorders.

Vitamin B2 is not stored in the body, its excess is excreted from the body in the urine. Regular supplementation of vitamin B2 alone or together with other B-vitamins can bring many beneficial effects to the body.

This product has been marketed as a dietary supplement. It is not intended as a substitute for a varied diet. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Keep out of reach of small children. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age, pregnant and lactating women. Minimum shelf life indicated on the packaging.