Riboflavin

Common names

* Riboflavin, Vitamin B2

Recommended Intake

* Males ≥ 19 years: 1.3 mg/day
* Females ≥ 19 years: 1.1 mg/day

What's Riboflavin for?

* Required for the release of energy from carbohydrates, fat, and protein for use in the body
* Involved in iron transport and metabolism
* Plays a role in mucous membrane and skin functions

Best Food sources

* Best source is dairy products
* Also found in whole and enriched grain and cereal products, dark green leafy vegetables, liver, beef, lamb, eggs, and nutritional yeast

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