In this video I discuss Riboflavin/Vitamin B2. Some of it’s functions in the body, foods rich in Riboflavin, some of the effects of deficiency and daily recommendations.
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Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a water soluble vitamin and is essential in assisting carbohydrate, amino acid, and lipid metabolism. It also plays a role in antioxidant protection through redox(reduction-oxidation) reaction, or transferring of electrons.
Riboflavin can be found in foods such as, dairy, meat, leafy greens, legumes, yeast and almonds. Just to name some. Riboflavin rich foods include… dairy, meat, leafy greens, legumes, yeast and almonds.
Deficiency in Vitamin B2 can cause eye problems, inflammation to mouth and lips, decreased appetite, mental confusion, and heart problems.
The recommended amount of vitamin B2 to be consumed daily is between 1.1 (women) and 1.3 mg(men). e.g. For instance, 1/2 cup of almonds(.72 mg) and one slice of goat cheese(.38 mg) would provide you with 1.1 mg of riboflavin.
So, if you are eating a balanced diet, Riboflavin is not a vitamin that is difficult to. I. In our vitamin rating scale, riboflavin is a 2.
