Vitamin B2
(riboflavin)
Food Sources: liver, kidney, mushrooms, soybeans.
Adult Female ( RDA ): 1.2mg.
Types Available: riboflavin or riboflavin-5-phosphate.
Beneficial Effects: Vital in energy production. High dose (400mg) of riboflavin was shown in one study to reduce the severity of migraine headaches.
Dosage: 5-10 mg a day.
Precautions: No toxicity has been reported. Riboflavin can cause a fluorescent yellow-green glow to the urine; this side effect has no known significance.
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