Vitamin B2 is used to help process fats and amino acids, to help convert carbohydrates into fuel for the body (ATP), and to activate vitamin B6 and folic acid. Vitamin B2 can also work as an antioxidant in some cases.
Vitamin B2 Deficiency
Alcoholics can suffer from vitamin B2 deficiency. Those suffering from sickle cell anemia or cataracts are also likely to develop a deficiency. The deficiency is a risk factor for developing preeclampsia in pregnancy in developing countries.
Supporting Literature
Varma RN, Mankad VN, Phelps DD, et al. Depressed erythrocyte glutathione reductase activity in sickle cell disease. Am J Clin Nutr 1983;38:884–887.
Prchal JT, Conrad ME, Skalka HW. Association of presenile cataracts with heterozygosity for galactosaemic states and with riboflavin deficiency. Lancet 1978;1:12–13.
by the Harvard School of Public Health
It has been asked by millions of people “If you eat a healthy diet, do you need to take vitamins?” Not very long ago, the common answer from most experts and professionals would have been an emphatic "no". However, today there's quite a bit of evidence that taking a daily multivitamin makes good sense for most adults.
by the Mayoclinic Staff
Given the popularity and availability of “high potency” amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs, it might seem like dietary supplements could replace food as a source of the nutrients the body requires. However, this is not the case.
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Vitamin B2 is used to help process fats and amino acids, to help convert carbohydrates into fuel for the body (ATP), and to activate vitamin B6 and folic acid. Vitamin B2 can also work as an antioxidant in some cases.
