Vitamin B2

Vitamin B2 is a vitamin of the vitamin B complex group. Vitamin B2, formerly known as vitamin G, is also known as Riboflavin or Lactoflavin known. Vitamin B2 is popularly known as the "growth vitamin".

How vitamin B2 works

One of the main properties of vitamin B2 is insufficient water solubility. Furthermore, vitamin B2 is sensitive to light, but unlike many other vitamins, it is resistant to heat and oxygen.

The mode of action of vitamin B2 includes a preventive effect against migraines at a dose of 100 mg vitamin B2 per day.

It is also used wherever the luminous effect of vitamin B2 is required under UV light. Vitamin B2 is required in the body in order to be able to use proteins, fats and carbohydrates for energy.

meaning

Deficiency symptoms with regard to vitamin B2 are rare. Most of all, they can be seen in pregnant women and alcoholics. The symptoms of a deficiency in vitamin B2 can manifest themselves in the form of rashes, cracks in the skin, especially in the mouth area, hypersensitivity to light, growth disorders and burning eyes.

Pellagra is a typical deficiency disease, but it is also associated with other vitamins of the B group. It is typically associated with roughened skin, especially after exposure to the sun. A deficiency of vitamin B2 could also be involved in people who suffer from migraines. Otherwise rather unspecific symptoms of a deficiency in vitamin B2 appear, which can affect the entire organism.

The importance of vitamin B2 for health is manifold. For example, vitamin B2 is involved in the development of thyroid hormones; vitamin B2 also supports the function of the other vitamins, especially B6 and niacin.

Vitamin B2 is also required for fat loss (important for figure-conscious people and athletes) and for the conversion of purine into uric acid.

Vitamin B2 also has a beneficial effect on the immune system. Vitamin B2 protects cells and also protects against stress. Beautiful skin and beautiful hair can only be obtained with the help of vitamin B2. Maintaining muscle strength is also among other things thanks to vitamin B2; a deficiency in vitamin B2 would result in a weakening of muscle strength, weakness of drive and a decline in general performance.

For the reasons mentioned above, it is therefore particularly important for athletes to ensure that they have an adequate supply of vitamin B2.

Occurrence in food

Vitamin B2 is found in many foods. Among other things, the vitamin B2 is found in milk and also in dairy products as well as in vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus and spinach. There is plenty of vitamin B2 in eggs, yeast, cereals and all whole grain products, especially rye.

Vitamin B2 is also found in fish and muscle meat. An adult's requirement for vitamin B2 is around 1.2 mg per day and can usually be covered with normal food. The need for vitamin B2 may be found in people with a higher energy intake, such as is the case with athletes, slightly higher.

Overdosing with vitamin B2 is not to be feared because, as with all water-soluble vitamins, too much vitamin B2 is excreted in the urine.