Description

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) plays an important role in maintaining the health of your blood cells, brain, skin, and digestive tract. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

People most commonly use riboflavin to prevent riboflavin deficiency, for migraine, and for high levels of homocysteine in the blood. It’s also used for acne, muscle cramps, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these other uses.

What are the side effects of taking vitamin B2 riboflavin?
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Fatigue.
Slowed growth.
Digestive problems.
Cracks and sores around the corners of the mouth.
Swollen magenta-colored tongue.
Eye fatigue.
Swelling and soreness of the throat.
Sensitivity to light.

How long does it take for vitamin B2 to work?
It can take a few weeks to months to see full therapeutic effects. You can also add food to your plate that is rich in the nutrient to give you more riboflavin. These foods include beef, salmon, avocados, eggs, almonds, and green vegetables like spinach.

Role
Maintaining the mucous membranes in the digestive system.
Maintaining a healthy liver.
Converting tryptophan into niacin, an amino acid.
Keeping the eyes, nerves, muscles and skin healthy.
Absorbing and activating iron, folic acid, and vitamins B1, B3 and B6.
Hormone production by the adrenal glands.

Is it better to take vitamin B2 at night or day?
Because they’re water-soluble, you can take them with or without food and at any time of the day. That said, it’s often recommended to take B vitamins in the morning due to their important role in nutrient metabolism and energy production.

What infection does riboflavin treat?
It was observed that the supplementation of Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) not only enhances macrophage function as previously reported but also decreases pro-inflammatory responses in Staphylococcus aureus infected macrophages.