vitamin b2 riboflavin

• vitamin b2 is easily destroyed by sunlight and alkaline conditions
• vitamin b2 is used to release energy from food
• vitamin b2 helps growth in childhood
• vitamin b2 keeps the skin, eyes and the nervous system healthy
• vitamin b2 sources include:

  • red meat
  • yeast
  • dairy products
  • eggs
  • rice
  • mushrooms
• too little vitamin b2 can cause swollen tongue, dry skin and sores around the corners of the mouth
• too much vitamin b2 is very rare but can increase the risk of kidney stones