Vitamin & Mineral Guide: Vitamin B-2

Also called riboflavin, B-2 promotes healthy development; helps produce skin and red blood cells; helps convert glucose to energy. 

How Much: RDA = 1.3 mg daily for men; 1.1 mg daily for women.

Too Much:  UL not determined.

Too Little:  Absorption is decreased in people with hyperthyroidism.  Symptoms can include dry, cracked skin and sensitivity to light.

Foods: Organ meats, eggs, milk, fortified cereals and grains.

Interactions: None known.

Research Note: A diet rich in vitamin B-2 may help ward off or slow the progression of cataracts and may help prevent migraine headaches.