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.
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