Vitamin B2 Helps the Body Make Energy
Why Does My Body Vitamin B2?
So many B vitamins folic acid, B6, B12 … And our bodies need all of them! Vitamin B2 was discovered by accident in the early part of 20th century when dietitians seeking an enzyme that promoted the growth of the food. What they found instead was a yellow substance that we now know as riboflavin – also known as vitamin B2!
Along with the other B-complex vitamins, vitamin B2 helps the body make energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Riboflavin especially promotes energy production in the brain! Researchers believe that vitamin B2 may be able to help bring relief to victims of migraine and help prevent cataracts. A recent study of older women found that those who ate more vitamin B2 had the lowest level of cataract formation.
Vitamin B2 works with glutathione – an enzyme that helps to clear free radicals from the body. When glutathione levels are low, riboflavin may help to regenerate the enzyme. Glutathione is also important for people with sickle cell anemia, five milligrams of riboflavin daily may help increase the amount of glutathione and iron in the blood. Riboflavin can improve iron levels in people with iron deficiency anemia, too. Continue reading