What is it:
Vitamin B-2, otherwise known as riboflavin, is essential to energy generation, nerve development, blood cell development, and the regulation of various hormones.
What does it do:
Releasing food energy
Normal growth and development
Keeps healthy mucous membranes linings
Keeps healthy brain and nervous system, skin, hair, and blood cells
Essential for iron, pyridoxine, and niacin functions
Could increase growth of body during development stages
Symptoms of deficiency:
Symptoms include red, swollen, cracked mouth and tongue; fatigue; depression; anemia; and greasy, scaly skin. The formation of cataracts may be a result of this vitamin deficiency.
Overdose/Cautions:
None expected in individuals with normal kidney functioning. However, in rare cases, symptoms may be itching, numbness, a burning sensation, or light sensitivity.
Natural food sources:
Bananas,
Beef liver,
Dairy products,
Eggs,
Enriched breads,
Fortified cereals,
Ham,
Mixed vegetables,
Pork,
Tuna,
Wheat germ,