Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2
There are eight types of B vitamin, which have their own individual function. Vitamin B2 is a water-soluble vitamin; it is also known as Riboflavin and Vitamin G. Absorption of riboflavin occurs in the small intestine.1
Dietary source of Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2 can be found in animal products such as liver, eggs, and dairy as well as leafy green vegetables like spinach and fortified bread, cereals and grains.2
What are the benefits of Vitamin B2 for the skin
Vitamin B2 plays a role in the maintenance of normal skin3 , it has antioxidant properties which help protect cells from oxidative stress.3
What are the benefits of Vitamin B2?
Additional benefits of vitamin B2 include:
- Contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells
- Contributes to the maintenance of normal vision
- Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
- Contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
- Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron
