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VITAMIN B2 – RIBOFLAVIN CONT…

ashish — Sun, 04 May 2008 07:59:00 +0000

SOURCES OF VITAMIN B2

1. It include organ meats (liver, kidney, and heart) and certain plants such as lotus stems, turnip greens, beets, radish leaves, almonds, mushrooms, whole grain, soybeans, and green leafy vegetables.
2. Fruits such as papaya, raisins, custard apples and apricots.
3. Flour and cereals are enriched with riboflavin. Riboflavin is stable when heated but will leach into cooking water. It is easily destroyed by light, and foods stored in clear containers will lose their riboflavin content in a short period of time.
4. Breads and cereals are often fortified with riboflavin.

DEFICIENCY SYMPTONS

1. A deficiency of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) may result in bloodshot eyes, abnormal sensitivity to light, itching and burning of the eyes, inflammation in the mouth, a sore and burning tongue, and cracks on the lips and in the corners of the mouth.
2. It may also result in dull or oily hair, an oily skin, premature wrinkles on the face and arms, and split nails.
3. leads to the malfunctioning of the adrenal glands.
4. Deficiency of riboflavin is primarily manifested in the skin and mucous membranes.
5. Deficiency of Vitamin B2 include lesions of the skin, especially in the corners of the mouth, and a red, sore tongue.

The first signs and symptoms of deficiency are a sore throat and sores at the corners of the mouth. Worsening symptoms include a swollen tongue, seborrheic dermatitis, anemia and impaired nerve function.

VITAMIN B2 – RIBOFLAVIN (The "BEAUTY" Vitamin)

ashish — Sun, 04 May 2008 07:31:00 +0000

Vitamin B2 is the second member of the B complex group. The word riboflavin is derived from two sources : ribose, referring to ribose sugar and flavin referring to yellow.

1. Riboflavin is a crystalline compound with a beautiful yellow-orange hue.
2. It is soluble in water.
3. Though readily decomposed by heat in alkaline solution,it is not destroyed by boiling in an acid solution.
4. Sensitive to both visible and ultraviolet light.
5. Vitamin B2 is absorbed into bloodstream through small intestine.

FUNCTIONS IN BODY

1. It is essential for growth and general health.It functions as a part of a group of enzymes which are involved in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
2. It aids digestion and helps in functioning of the nervous system.
3. Prevents constipation, promotes healthy skin, nails and hair, and strengthens the mucous lining of mouth, lips, and tongue.
4. It is important for health of eyes and alleviates eye strain.

TYPES OF VITAMINS -

ashish — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:41:00 +0000

Vitamins fall into two categories :-

fat soluble
water soluble

The fat soluble vitamins — A, D, E, and K — dissolve in fat and can be stored in your body.

The water soluble vitamins — C and the B-complex vitamins (such as vitamins B6, B12, niacin, riboflavin, and folate) need to dissolve in water before your body can absorb them.

Because of this, your body can’t store these vitamins. Any vitamin C or B that your body doesn’t use as it passes through your system is lost (mostly when you pee). So you need a fresh supply of these vitamins every day.