Vitamin B2 - Health Benefits

Introduction

This section outlines the therapeutic properties and biological functions of Vitamin B2.

Cardiovascular System

 Vitamin B2 may facilitate the production of Red Blood Cells.  ^[1]

 Vitamin B2 (10 mg per day) may alleviate Sickle-Cell Anemia.  ^[2]

 Vitamin B2 (commenced as soon as possible after the occurrence of an ischemic Stroke) may minimize subsequent damage from (ischemic) Stroke.  ^[3]

Cells

 Vitamin B2 may enhance Cells Respiration - it may enhance the ability of Cells to efficiently utilize Oxygen. 

Digestive System

 Vitamin B2 may be useful for the treatment of Ulcers - Gastric:  ^[4]

 Vitamin B2 may be useful for the treatment of Ulcers - Duodenal.  ^[5]

Eyes/Vision

 Persistently Eyes - Bloodshot may occur as a result of Vitamin B2 deficiency.  ^[6]

 Vitamin B2 (200 - 600 mg per day) may help to prevent Cataracts:  ^[7]

 However Vitamin B2 should not be used by pre-existing Cataracts patients as some evidence suggests that supplemental Vitamin B2 may exacerbate existing Cataracts.

 Vitamin B2 may enhance the function of the Conjunctiva.  ^[8]

 Vitamin B2 may enhance the function of the Cornea.  ^[9]

 Vitamin B2 may alleviate the tearing of the Eyes, impaired vision and Eye Inflammation that occurs during Eye Fatigue.  ^[10]

 Eye Inflammation (burning Eyes) may occur as a result of Vitamin B2 deficiency.  ^[11]

 Vitamin B2 may improve the general health of the Eyes (it is a component of Visual Pigments). 

 Vitamin B2 concentrates in the Retina.

Immune System

 Many (26% of) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients are found to be deficient in Vitamin B2 and supplemental Vitamin B2 may help to delay progression to full-blown AIDS.  ^[12]

 Vitamin B2 may be essential for the production of Antibodies.  ^[13]

 Vitamin B2 may inactivate the Exotoxins released by Clostridium botulinum and may therefore prevent/treat Botulism (this effect may occur even when Vitamin B2 is administered after Clostridium botulinum exposure).  ^[14]

 Vitamin B2 may help to prevent Cancer - Cervix.  ^[15]