Vitamin B2 25 mg, 100 capsules

For more strength and vigour, normal nerve function and the maintenance of vision

Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin or lactoflavin, is an essential vitamin that we must obtain from our diet. It is a building block of important coenzymes involved in many metabolic processes in our body. For example, in the production of energy from food, tissue growth or the maintenance of an intact nervous system.
A vitamin B2 deficiency can particularly develop in pregnant and breastfeeding women, alcoholics, and vegetarians and vegans. It manifests itself, among other things, in slow-healing wounds, cracked skin, gum inflammation and chronic tiredness. External support is also useful during increased activity (sport, physical work), persistent stress, dieting and infections.

Vitals offers vitamin B2 in the active form into which riboflavin is converted in the body: sodium riboflavin-5'-phosphate. In this active form it plays a role as a coenzyme in energy metabolism and supports energy production by acting as a biochemical electron carrier in many oxidation and reduction reactions associated with it. It also helps protect fats, proteins and DNA from oxidation, since the production of glutathione and the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase depends on this vitamin. Furthermore, vitamin B2 can help reduce tiredness, aids the maintenance of normal red blood cells and is beneficial for the skin, eyes, mucous membranes and the nervous system. Riboflavin belongs to a group of yellow pigments (flavins). On excretion, riboflavin gives urine its characteristic bright yellow colour. Vitamin B2 25 mg from Vitals offers a high dose in pure, biologically active form. The raw material is contained in a vegetable capsule made from cassava and is complemented by an excipient from rice. Use or recommend vitamin B2 preferably in combination with a B-complex vitamin or a multivitamin (as B vitamins work closely together).

Effects of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B2 is an important component of numerous coenzymes that control various metabolic processes in our body. It is an important enzyme in the respiratory chain. As a result, it supports carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and it is also involved in the breakdown of proteins for energy production. This gets our metabolism going. Vitamin B2 also plays an important role in the fight against free radicals.
Above all, riboflavin is indispensable for the generation of energy because it is an important enzyme in the respiratory chain. As a result, it supports carbohydrate and fat metabolism and is also involved in the breakdown of proteins for energy production.

Vitamin B2 helps regulate homocysteine levels, promotes the conversion of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) into its active form (pyridoxal-5-phosphate) and supports the action of vitamin B3 (niacin).

Riboflavin is required for the skin and blood formation. It has been shown to support vision.

Symptoms of Vitamin B2 deficiency

The first symptoms of a vitamin B2 deficiency are changes to the skin such as cracked corners of the mouth, chapped lips and gum inflammation. These are accompanied by a general feeling of weakness, lack of drive, exhaustion and headaches.
With a severe riboflavin deficiency, visual disturbances can occur, as well as disorders of blood formation (anaemia).

The metabolism of other vitamins (vitamin K, B3 and B6 as well as folic acid) is also impaired by a vitamin B2 deficiency.

Nutritional properties

• Riboflavin contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes and the maintenance of normal skin.
• Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.
• Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and to normal iron metabolism.
• Riboflavin helps protect cells from oxidative stress and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Nutritional information

*Reference value according to Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011

Ingredients

Anti-caking agent (rice fibres), vegetable capsule (pullulan, from fermented cassava starch), sodium riboflavin-5'-phosphate.

Recommended use

Take 1 capsule per day with water at a meal.

Storage instructions

Store cool, dry and protected from light (do not refrigerate).

Legal notice

The recommended daily intake should not be exceeded. Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of small children.