Riboflavin – little known, enormously versatile!
Vitamin B2? Probably unknown to many. Everyone knows vitamin C, and D of course, but B2... Yet the list of effects in the officially approved health claims is extremely long! Energy metabolism, nerves, skin, vision, blood, oxidative stress, fatigue — and that's just the list of EU-approved effects, which is known to be small. So it's worth paying attention to your own supply of vitamin B2, aka riboflavin!... Read more
Vitamin B2 25 mg, 100 capsules
Contents/Net quantity: 0.035 Kilogramm (€667.14 / 1 Kilogramm)
Vitamin B2, 120 capsules
Contents/Net quantity: 0.023 Kilogramm (€721.74 / 1 Kilogramm)
Riboflavin is the scientific name for vitamin B2
Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex that is of great importance for human metabolism. It plays a role in many reactions, including the extraction of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins, as it serves as a precursor for coenzymes. Riboflavin is also involved in normal cell function, growth and development.
Role and function
- Energy metabolism: Riboflavin plays a part in the conversion of nutrients into energy.
- Cell health: It supports regular cellular activity and cell growth.
- Metabolism: It is involved in the breakdown of fats, proteins and other B vitamins.
- Healthy skin and mucous membranes: Riboflavin helps to maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes.
- Protection against oxidative stress: It acts as an antioxidant and helps protect cells from damage.
Relevant sources
- Animal products: Milk and dairy products, meat, fish and offal such as liver and kidney have a high riboflavin content.
- Plant-based products: Wholegrain products and certain vegetables, such as spinach, can also be a good source.
Properties
- Light sensitivity: Because riboflavin is particularly sensitive to light, especially ultraviolet radiation, it should be stored in dark containers.
- Water solubility: It is water-soluble and, as one of the water-soluble vitamins, the body cannot store it, so regular dietary intake is required.
- Stability: It withstands a certain degree of heat, so cooking losses are limited.