What is Vitamin B2?

Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is a water-soluble vitamin, being an important factor in maintaining health, functioning as a coenzyme in energy metabolism. Because riboflavin is not stored in the body, it should be added daily to the diet, either through food or dietary supplements.

Signs and symptoms of riboflavin deficiency (known in the Anglo-Saxon medical literature as ariboflavinosis) include: skin disorders, hyperemia (pathological influx of a certain amount of blood to a certain part of the body) and edema of the mouth and throat, angular stomatitis (lesions in the corners of the mouth), cheilosis (swelling, chapped lips), hair loss, problems in the reproductive process, sore throat, itching and redness of the eyes, problems of liver and nervous system degeneration. People with riboflavin deficiency usually have deficiencies in other nutrients, so some of these symptoms may reflect other health problems.

Severe riboflavin deficiency can affect the metabolism of other nutrients, especially other B vitamins, through decreased levels of specific coenzymes (riboflavin normally forms two coenzymes: FMN (flavin-mononucleotide) and FAD (flavin-adenine dinucleotide).

Anemia and cataracts may develop if the riboflavin deficiency is severe and prolonged.

What are the benefits of Vitamin B2?

• For maintaining health.
• It intervenes in the metabolism of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates and helps in tissue formation.
• It is necessary for normal growth and maintaining health.
• It is required for the formation of hemoglobin and the production of antibodies.
• Contributes to oxygenation and normal cell growth.
• It works as an antioxidant, detecting and destroying free radicals in the body.
• Supports healthy vision and helps to maintain a healthy skin.

The recommended way of use (only for adults): take 1 tablet a week or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

• Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• Seek the advice of a healthcare practitioner before using this product.
• Keep out of the reach and sight of small children.
• Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing.
• Keep away from direct light, heat and moisture in the original package.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose for daily consumption.
• Dietary supplements do not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.