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Nutrition » Riboflavin [ B2 ]

AI Overview

Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, helps the body break down food and use oxygen. It also helps maintain skin health. 
What it does
  • Metabolism: Helps the body break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins 
  • Skin health: Helps maintain collagen and cell turnover, which can reduce inflammation, speed up wound healing, and protect skin structure 
  • Vision: Helps prevent eye fatigue, light sensitivity, and blurry vision 
Deficiency symptoms 
  • Itchy or burning eyes
  • Sore tongue
  • Itchy or peeling skin on the nose and scrotum
  • Sores in the mouth
  • Fatigue
  • Slowed growth
  • Digestive problems
  • Swelling and soreness of the throat
  • Sensitivity to light


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