VITAMIN OF THE WEEK

VITAMIN OF THE WEEK

VITAMIN B2 - RIBOFLAVIN

# Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin is a part of Vitamin B group.

# Its formerly known as Vitamin G

# Riboflavin is a yellow-orange solid substance with poor solubility in water compared to other B vitamins.

RECOMMENDED INTAKE :

• 0-6 months: 0.3 mg
• 6-12 months: 0.4 mg
• 1-3 years: 0.5 mg
• 4-8 years: 0.6 mg
• 9-13 years: 0.9 mg
• 14-18 years, female: 1.0 mg
• 14-18 years, male: 1.3 mg
• 19+ years, female: 1.1 mg
• 19+ years, male: 1.3 mg
• Pregnant women: 1.4 mg
• Lactating women: 1.6 mg

FUNCTIONS OF RIBOFLAVIN

# Increase Energy Levels

# Boost immune system

# Helps to maintain Healthy hair & skin

# Boost Athletic performance

# Promotes healthy reproductive function

# Helps to red blood cell production

FOOD SOURCES :

1. DAIRY PRODUCTS

2. EGGS

3. GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

4. LEAN MEATS

5. LEGUMES

6. NUTS 

NOTES :

# Deficiency of Riboflavin is not common.

# As it is a water soluble vitamins, excess riboflavin will removed by the body through urine.

# The excess level of riboflavin can be found easily by the yellow color of the urine.

# This vitamin should be replenishes everyday.

# Riboflavin is destroyed by exposure of light, should not store in the glass containers. 

# Eat Freshly Bought fruits & Vegetables to get more vitamin B2.