Vitamin B2    Also known as Vitamin G

Chemical Name: Riboflavin

Recommended Daily Allowance; (FDA) .6 mg for infants,

            1.7 mg for adults

            2.0 mg for pregnant and lactating women

Physiological Effects: Essential for protein and, carbohydrate, and fat metabolism.  Helps convert tryptophan to niacin.  Maintains cell respiration.  Aids in antibody and RBC formation.  Assists other nutrients in forming enzymes and co-enzymes. Involved in oxidation and reduction reactions.  Inhibits cancer in animals.  Helps absorption of iron from the digestive tract.  Aids healthy skin, nails, and hair.  Aids growth and reproduction needed by Adrenals to produce cortisol.

Deficiency Disorders: Cheilosis (cracks and sores in corners of mouth), purplish and shiny tongue, dermatitis, cataracts, burning and itching of eyes, fatigue photosensitivity, blood shot eyes, burning sensation in the hands and feet, anemia. Genital lesions, cataracts.

Natural Sources: Beef and chicken liver, yeast, nuts, milk products, beans, bran, pork, fish, leafy green vegetables, oysters.

Synergistic Substances: Other B complex vitamins (especially B65) and Vitamin C.

Antagonistic Substances: Light used to create a Vitamin D milk, birth control pills, tranquilizers, antibiotics, high fat diets, protein deficiencies, phosphorus and, alcohol, coffee, bicarbonated soda, sugar, smoking, water.

Dr. Patrick Garrett
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American Board of Functional Medicine, Diplomate Functional Medicine / Nutrition
American Association of Integrative Medicine, Diplomate in Clinical Nutrition
Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association, Member
American Association of Integrative Medicine, Member
American Academy of Functional Medicine, Chairman of the Board of Directors
American Board of Functional Medicine, Chairman of the Board of Directors