HealthyPIG Magazine

Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B 2, is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. The body needs it for cellular respiration. Food sources include eggs, green vegetables, milk and other dairy products, meat, mushrooms and almonds. Some countries require it to be added to grains.

As a supplement, it is used to prevent and treat riboflavin deficiency. Riboflavin is a nutrient whose content far exceeds the amount needed to meet dietary requirements and can prevent migraine. Riboflavin can be administered orally or by injection. It is almost always well tolerated. The normal dose is safe during pregnancy