Natural Factors B-2 Riboflavin 100mg - 90 Tabs

The Importance of Vitamin B2

Riboflavin is a watersoluble B vitamin. All of our cells need B2 for cellular respiration and growth because it is a part of the flavin coenzymes. These coenzymes speed up the chemical reactions in the body that are directly responsible for making energy. Riboflavin also helps the body to digest fats, carbohydrates and proteins."

It is an important vitamin for the formation of blood cells, to prevent anemia, and antibodies, to ensure the proper functioning of the immune system. Riboflavin is an antioxidant, meaning that it neutralizes damaging molecules called free radicals. It is used to treat cataracts, which result from free radical damage in the eye. Riboflavin is also used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, dandruff and deficient growth of hair and nails. A lack of riboflavin can cause birth defects in a fetus even if a mother shows no signs of deficiency.

Why do I Need B Vitamins?

The Nutrition Almanac states that B vitamins "may be the single most important factor for maintenance of the nerves."B vitamins are essential for healthy skin, hair, eyes, mouth and liver. Watersoluble B vitamins are not stored in the body and must be replenished daily.

All of the B vitamins work together and are best used by the body in a B complex, which is why many B complex supplements include a small dose of riboflavin in them. If additional supplementation of riboflavin is needed it should be taken in addition to a good B complex. Most B vitamins are watersoluble and any extra from large doses is flushed out of the body easily, therefore it's best to take lower dosages of the B complex several times a day than one larger dose. Spray or sublingual forms of B vitamins are easily absorbed, as are capsules if your digestion is healthy, then the tablet form is usually suitable for most people.