Riboflavin

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(Vitamin B2)

Description

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is a vitamin that functions in two important enzymes (FMN and FAD) involved in energy production. Deficiency in riboflavin is marked by cracked lips, an inflamed tongue, sensitivity to light, and other mucous membrane disorders.

Health Benefits

  • General health: Found in B-complex and multivitamin formulas.
  • Migraine prevention: High-dose riboflavin supplementation reduces migraine frequency and intensity.

Available Forms

Riboflavin is available in pill form (capsules and tablets), both as simple riboflavin and activated riboflavin (riboflavin-5-phosphate).

Dosage

  • General health: 2–5 mg daily.
  • Migraine prevention: 400 mg daily.
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