What is the difference between vitamin b1 and b2

There are many types of vitamins in the human body. Different types of vitamins have different functions and effects, and their effects on the human body are also different. However, all vitamins in the human body are essential. No matter which vitamin is deficient, it will cause abnormalities in physical health. Vitamin B1 and B2 are very common vitamins. There is a connection between these two vitamins, but there are also differences.

What is the difference between vitamin B1 and B2?

Vitamin B2 and vitamin B1 belong to the vitamin B group. They can enhance energy metabolism, improve the utilization rate of nutrients in food, stabilize the spirit and emotions, and promote the body's metabolism and utilization of nutrients such as sugar, protein, and fat. However, the difference between the two is also very significant.

1. Vitamin B1

Appearance: White

Physiological function: Assists in carbohydrate metabolism, energy generation, and maintains normal functions of the nervous, cardiac and digestive systems. It is used to prevent and treat beriberi caused by vitamin B1 deficiency, and is also used as an auxiliary treatment for neuritis, indigestion, etc.

Deficiency symptoms: The amount of blood entering the tissues increases, increasing the burden on cardiac output; easily causing polyneuritis and beriberi.

2. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Appearance: Yellow

Physiological function: It is a component of the cofactor of some enzymes (especially oxidoreductase containing riboflavin), assists in the production of energy in food, assists in the production of red blood cells, and participates in the body's redox process.

Deficiency symptoms: loss of appetite, fatigue, oral pain; stomatitis, dermatitis, keratitis, etc.

Although vitamins B1 and B2 are not nutrients that directly improve memory, the intake of B1 has a clear positive correlation with our short-term memory and brain working ability index.

The role of vitamin B2

Vitamin B2 deficiency is quite common, especially in children and during pregnancy. Vitamin B2 plays a very important role in the human body.

1. The role of vitamin B2 in children

Children grow and develop rapidly and have high metabolism. If not paid attention, they are more likely to lack vitamin B2. Vitamin B2 can promote the normal production of skin and hair, and also promotes development. Lack of vitamin B2 will affect the absorption, storage and circulation of iron in the body, causing iron deficiency anemia and affecting the baby's growth and development.

2. The role of vitamin B2 in pregnant women

Since vitamin B2 can promote development and cell regeneration, it promotes fetal development. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking birth control pills need more vitamin B2. During pregnancy, 1.6 mg is needed, and during breastfeeding, 1.8 mg is needed for the first 6 months and 1.7 mg for the next 6 months.

3. The role of vitamin B2 in the general population

(1) Promote development and cell regeneration.

(2) Promote the normal growth of skin, nails and hair.

(3) Helps prevent and eliminate inflammatory reactions in the mouth, lips, tongue, and skin, collectively known as oral reproductive syndrome.

(4) Improve vision and reduce eye fatigue.

(5) Affects the body’s absorption of iron.

(6) Combine with other substances to affect biological oxidation and energy metabolism.