Riboflavin is a B vitamin (B2) and plays a role in energy metabolism (metabolizes fats, ketone bodies, carbohydrates and protein). As a B vitamin, it promotes healthy skin, hair, eye and liver health, along with helping the nervous system function properly. Additional functions of riboflavin include helping the body convert vitamin B6 and folate into forms it can use and playing an important role in body growth and red blood cell production. "Symptoms of riboflavin deficiency include fatigue, slowed growth [and] digestive problems" (1).
Good sources of riboflavin include:
- Milk
- Beef
- Fish
- Bananas
- Green beans
- Asparagus
- Spinach
- Legumes
- Almonds
Sources:
1. http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/vitamin-b2-riboflavin
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riboflavin
3. http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-riboflavin-vitamin-B2.php
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