As with all of the B vitamins, it is important that you take in an adequate amount of each for any to be effective. Before beginning a supplement program, speak with your doctor to find out what your personal requirements are and what combinations of vitamins and minerals will work best for you. site map	Vitamin B-2 Also known as : riboflavin Type of vitamin : water soluble - this means that it is not stored by the body and needs to be consumed daily. USRDA : Men - 25 mg, Women - 25 mg Sources: Vitamin B-2 can be found in the following foods: eggs (1 large egg - 16 calories) (Sunday Brunch Eggs) enriched pasta (1 cup cooked, unsalted - 220 calories) (Zucchini & Fettucini) fish (3 oz grilled haddock - 95 calories) (Baked Flounder Filets) liver ( 3 oz beef liver, pan-fried - 147 calories) milk (8 oz whole milk - 146 calories) mushrooms (1 cup sliced, grilled Portabella - 42 calories) (Lemon Stuffed Mushrooms) nuts (22 dry-roasted, unsalted almonds - 169 calories) (Chinese Almond Cookies) poultry (1 cup diced, roasted chicken breast - 231 calories) (Chicken Diane) spinach (1 cup raw - 7 calories) (Moroccan Spinach Salad) unrefined whole grains Functions: Vitamin B-2 is necessary for: metabolism of food proper absorption of Vitamins B-6 and B-3 (niacin) release of energy to cells Deficiencies : Vitamin B-2 deficiency (not enough) can result in: cracks around the mouth sores around the mouth sores around the nose vision problems improper thyroid function Overdose : Vitamin B-2 overdose (too much) can result in: deficiency of other B vitamins powered by FreeFind	Sign up for our periodic newsletter to get the latest tips, tricks, hints, help, recipes, site updates, and much more.
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