What are the functions of riboflavin?

Riboflavin is an essential element for the human body. The role of riboflavin is effective for the normal growth of skin, nails and hair. When people lack riboflavin, their hair will no longer grow, their nails will become crooked and their color will change. At the same time, riboflavin can combine with various substances in the human body to produce very powerful antioxidant energy.

Promotes development and cell regeneration;

Promote the normal growth of skin, nails and hair;

Helps prevent and eliminate inflammation in the mouth, lips, tongue and skin, collectively known as oral reproductive syndrome;

Improve vision and reduce eye fatigue;

Affects the body's absorption of iron;

Combined with other substances, it affects biological oxidation and energy metabolism.

Special effects (this effect is a recent discovery. If you need to take a large amount of vitamin B2, you should consult a professional doctor):

1. Used to treat angina pectoris . People with coronary heart disease, myocardial ischemia and angina pectoris can reduce the frequency of angina pectoris attacks or even eliminate them after taking 75 mg of vitamin B2 3 times a day for one month. This is because vitamin B2 can improve blood supply to the heart.

2. Used to prevent and treat migraines . Researchers in Belgium and Luxembourg found that large doses of vitamin B2 supplementation can reduce the frequency of migraines and shorten the duration of attacks. Migraines are caused by a decrease in energy reserves in brain cells. Vitamin B2 can increase the potential of mitochondria in brain cells. Therefore, taking 400 mg of vitamin B2 once a day can effectively treat migraines.

3. Prevention and treatment of cancer: Scientists have found that if vitamin B2 is deficient, the carcinogenic effect of chemical carcinogens can be enhanced. Therefore, supplementing more vitamin B2 in daily life can prevent and treat cancer. The usual dosage for vitamin B2 supplementation is: 10 mg each time, orally 3 times a day.

Food sources:

Vitamin B2 is a water-soluble vitamin that is easily digested and absorbed. The amount excreted varies with the body's needs and may increase or decrease with the degree of protein loss. It does not accumulate in the body, so it must be supplemented from time to time with food or nutritional supplements. It is found in dairy products and animal liver and kidneys. In addition, the egg yolks, seaweed, carrots, lettuce, mushrooms, and eels that we usually eat are also rich in vitamin B2.