Spotlight on Vitamins : Vitamin B2

What is Vitamin B2?
One of the eight B-Vitamins, Vitamin B2 (also called RIBOFLAVIN) is important for body growth, reproduction and red cell production. This vitamin also helps in releasing energy from carbohydrates.

Signs you are low on Vitamin B2 :
A shortage of this vitamin may manifest itself as cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, eye disorders, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, and skin lesions.
Dermatitis, dizziness, hair loss, insomnia, light sensitivity, poor digestion, retarded growth, and slow mental responses have also been reported due to Vitamin B2-shortage. Burning feet can also be indicative of a Vitamin B2-shortage.

Foods rich in Vitamin B2 :
Vitamin B2-rich foods are : Organ meats, nuts, cheese, eggs, milk and lean meat are great sources of riboflavin/Vitamin B2. Vitamin B2 is also available in good quantities in green leafy vegetables, fish, legumes, whole grains, and yogurt.

Important Note : Riboflavin/Vitamin B2 is sensitive to light, so it is better stored in dark places or opaque containers.

 Fruits having high Vitamin B2 content :
1. Passionfruit - 0.307mg of Vitamin B2
2. Avocado - 0.261mg of Vitamin B2
3. Cheimoya - 0.21mg of Vitamin B2
4. Pomegranate - 0.149mg of Vitamin B2
5. Mulberries - 0.141mg of Vitamin B2


Vegetables having high Vitamin B2 content :
1. Spirulina(Seaweed) - 4.11mg of Vitamin B2
2. Peas - 0.238mg of Vitamin B2
3. Pumpkin - 0.191mg of Vitamin B2
4. Amaranth Leaves - 0.177mg of Vitamin B2
5. Mushroom - 0.141mg of Vitamin B2

Sample Brands with Vitamin B2 :
1. Pharmaton Vitality