Vitamins

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B5
• Vitamin B6
• Biotin
• Folic acid
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K

Dietary Minerals

• Calcium (Ca)
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• Chlorine (Cl)
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• Cobalt (Co)
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• Copper (Cu)
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• Iodine (I)
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• Iron (Fe)
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• Magnesium (Mg)
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• Molybdenum (Mo)
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• Nickel (Ni)
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• Phosphorus (P)
• Phosphorus Part 2
• Potassium (K)
• Potassium Part 2
• Selenium (Se)
• Selenium Part 2
• Sodium (Na)
• Sodium Part 2
• Sulfur (S)
• Sulfur Part 2
• Zinc (Zn)
• Zinc Part 2

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Vitamin B2

Vitamin B2, also referred to as Riboflavin, is a water soluble vitamin. In a solid form, it is orange in color. It is referred to as B2 because it was the second vitamin from the B family to be discovered. Common sources of Vitamin B2 are the fleshy organ meats - such as the kidneys and hearts- dairy products, green vegetables and eggs. Vitamin B2 helps create energy in the body through the metabolism of carbohydrates. It also important in helping with the nervous system and blood cell regeneration. Vitamin B2 also helps with adrenal gland functioning.

Deficiency is not common in the western world, but there are still some groups that are at risk of Vitamin B2 deficiency. Symptoms of Vitamin B2 deficiency are often felt in conjunction with other B vitamin deficientsl

If you have a deficiency of Vitamin B2, it can effect every part of the body. Some of the symptoms that you may experience include:

Effects on the brain and nervous system - If you don't have enough Vitamin B2 in your diet, you could feel depression and it could lead to a loss of vision. You may also feel a decrease in the sensitivity of touch.

Effects on the gastrointestinal system - A deficiency of Vitamin B2 can have a drastic effect on your gastrointestinal system. You may feel a loss of appetite. A long term deficiency can lead to cancer of the throat or esophagus. You could also end up with a swollen mouth and toungue.

Effects on the cardiovascular system - If you have had a deficiency of Vitamin B2 for a long time, you could suffer from breathlessness and fatigue. If you have a deficiency for too long, it can lead to heart disease.

Effects on the skin - A deficiency of Vitamin B2 can also lead to swollen and cracked red lips as well as burning and itching of the eyes. In some cases it can exacerbate dermatitis.

Although it is possible to feel toxic side-effects from excess consumption of Vitamin B2, it is extremely rare. This is because Vitamin B2 is not well absorbed. The possible side effects may include numbness, itching and sensitivity to sunlight.