Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is one of the eight B vitamins. It's easy to overlook, but it plays a role in some very basic processes in your body, like turning the food you eat into energy.
What does vitamin B2 do?
Vitamin B2 contributes to:
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- the maintenance of normal red blood cells
- the maintenance of normal skin and vision
- normal metabolism of iron
How much do you need?
The EU reference intake for adults is 1.4 mg per day. Most people who eat a varied diet get enough.
Where do you find it?
- Milk, yoghurt and cheese
- Eggs
- Meat and fish
- Mushrooms
- Almonds
- Fortified breakfast cereals
Water-soluble, so keep it coming
B vitamins are water-soluble. Your body doesn't store large amounts, so a regular intake through a varied diet matters, especially if you live an active life.
Fun fact: riboflavin is yellow. It's the reason some vitamin supplements turn your urine bright yellow.
Vitamin B2 in RCVRY
One 250 ml can of RCVRY provides 15% of the reference intake of vitamin B2, together with the electrolytes sodium, potassium and magnesium, vitamin C and other B vitamins. Cold, refreshing and ready to drink.
This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.
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