Vitamin B2

 

          Vitamin B2

               U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances

               Infants (0-12 mo.): 0.6 mg

               Children (1-3 years): 0.8 mg

               Adults and Children 4 Years +: 1.7 mg

               Pregnant or or Nursing Women:  2.0 mg

               (The U.S. RDA amounts are sufficient to meet the needs

          of practically all healthy people.)

               Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is a water-soluble vitamin

          that plays a role in energy production.

               Functions: Component of two coenzymes that help

          convert carbohydrates and protein to energy.

               Sources: Meat, poultry and fish; milk and cheese;

          enriched cereal-grain products; green vegetables, such as

          broccoli, turnip greens, asparagus, and spinach; eggs.

               Deficiency: Signs of deficiency include cracks and

          sores on the lips and at the comers of the mouth, skin

          rash, and dimness of vision.  Deficiency is rare in the

          United States because most people have adequate intakes.

               Excess: High doses appear nontoxic.