Vitamin B2 is a water soluble vitamin known as Riboflavin. This nutrient plays an important role in energy production.

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Because Riboflavin is a B-group Vitamin it is associated with maintaining energy levels and it works together with the other B Vitamins. It acts like an antioxidant and also as a building block for enzymes needed in insulin production.

Riboflavin cannot be stored in the body so a regular dietary intake is essential. It can be found readily in whole grains, beans and green leafy vegetables.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) supports:

Reduction of tiredness and fatigue
The maintenance of normal red blood cells
Protection of cells from oxidative stress
Metabolism of iron
The maintenance of normal vision
Normal energy-yielding metabolism
Functioning of the nervous system
Maintenance of normal mucous membranes
The maintenance of normal skin

If you want to find plant based foods that contain Riboflavin try our Organic Soya Beans and Organic Moringa Powder

Want to know about more nutrients your body needs daily? Take a look at our focus pages on Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium.