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Vitamin B2
Description: Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is needed to process amino acids and fats. It also activates Vitamin B6 and Folic Acid, and helps convert carbohydrates into ATP. It also acts as an antioxidant.
Deficiency is often associated with alcoholism, cataracts,1 and sickle cell anemia.2
B-Complex Vitamins help the body to utilize the energy found in carbohydrate-rich foods. In particular. Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Pantothenic Acid appear to be of great use to athletes in reaching their full potential.3
When Vitamins B2 and B3 are taken daily, the incidence of cataracts decreases.4
Vitamin B2, given in a dose of 400 mg daily, appears to completely suppress migraine headaches.5

Natural Sources: Dairy, Eggs, Leafy Green Vegetables, Meats.

Useful in treatment of: Athletics and Fitness, cataracts, migraines.

Recommended Dosage: 20 to 25 mg daily. 400 mg daily for migraines.

Contraindications: None.

References:

1Prchal JT, Conrad ME, Skalka HW. Association of presenile cataracts with heterozygosity for galactosaemic states and with riboflavin deficiency. Lancet 1978;12–3.
2Varma RN, Mankad VN, Phelps DD, et al. Depressed erythrocyte glutathione reductase activity in sickle cell disease. Am J Clin Nutr 1983;38:884–7.
3Keith R, Alt L. Riboflavin status of female athletes consuming normal diets. Nutr Res 1991;11(7):727-34.
4Sperduto RD, Hu TS, Milton RC, et al. The Linxian cataract studies. Arch Ophthalmol 1993;111:1246-53.
5Gaby, A. & Wright, J. Nutrition Update, AANP 10th Annual Convention, Snowmass, Colo., Oct. 11-15, 1995.
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