Ingredient
Vitamin B2
The Cellular Energy & Vision Vitamin
An essential water-soluble B vitamin that plays a role in energy production, improves vision and skin, while contributing to lowered oxidative stress and inflammation.
What is Vitamin B2 Good For?
Riboflavin functions as a critical cofactor in metabolizing carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to support ATP generation. It maintains normal vision and skin health while providing cellular protection against oxidative damage.
Potential benefits of supplementation
- Energy generation through mitochondrial processes
- Enhanced exercise capability with decreased exercise-related fatigue
- Retinal health maintenance by elevating flavin concentrations
- Decreased oxidative markers and inflammatory indicators (interleukin-2, c-reactive protein)
- Lower incidence of skin inflammatory issues (cheilosis)
- Proper developmental progression in early life
What is Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)?
Riboflavin is a B vitamin present in dairy, eggs, leafy vegetables, and enriched cereals. It serves as a precursor to flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)—crucial cofactors in metabolic and antioxidant enzyme pathways (glutathione reductase).
As water-soluble, riboflavin isn't significantly retained and demands consistent daily consumption.
Recommended Daily Dose
1.4 mg (EU NRV)
EU NRV of 1.4 mg per day is sufficient to meet daily intake for normal growth and biological functions.
Vitamin B2 in Detail
- Clinical Dose
- 1.4 mg (EU NRV)
- Source
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin or riboflavin-5'-phosphate)
- Technology
- Precursor to FMN and FAD — key cofactors in energy metabolism
- Key Benefits
- Contributes to energy production via mitochondrial pathways
- Maintains healthy eyes, skin, and mucous membranes
- Protects cells through reduced oxidative stress
- Enhances physical performance and reduces tiredness
- Supports adequate early-life development
- Data
- EFSA and WHO-supported evaluations regarding energy, vision, and early development.
Supports
Your Questions About Vitamin B2
What is Riboflavin?
It's vitamin B2, an essential nutrient that supports energy metabolism, vision, and antioxidant defence.
What are the benefits of Riboflavin?
It fuels energy production, protects cells, reduces fatigue, and contributes to skin and eye health.
How is Riboflavin different from other B vitamins?
Riboflavin uniquely serves as a precursor to FMN and FAD, key cofactors in energy and antioxidant pathways.
Are there any side effects?
Riboflavin is safe and well tolerated. High doses may cause harmless bright-yellow urine due to natural excretion.
Can Riboflavin be combined with other B vitamins?
Yes, it is commonly included in B-complex formulations for synergistic support of energy metabolism.
The Science That Supports Us
- 1Balasubramaniam, S. & Yaplito-Lee, J. (2020). Riboflavin metabolism: role in mitochondrial function. Journal of Translational Genetics and Genomics.
- 2Hoffman, M.D. et al. (2017). A placebo-controlled trial of riboflavin for enhancement of ultramarathon recovery. Sports Medicine – Open, 3(1).
- 3Powers, H.J. (2003). Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) and health. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 77(6), pp. 1352–1360.
- 4von Martels, J.Z.H. et al. (2019). Riboflavin supplementation in patients with Crohn's disease. Journal of Crohn's and Colitis, 14(5), pp. 595–607.
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