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Vitamin B2 benefit
Overview
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) works alongside other B-complex vitamins to promote healthy growth and tissue repair, and helps release energy from food. Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, releases energy from food. B2 is destroyed by exposure to light; therefore, foods containing riboflavin should be stored in dark or opaque containers.
Review Date 1/21/2025
Updated by: Stefania Manetti, RDN, CDCES, RYT200, My Vita Sana LLC - Nourish and heal through food, San Jose, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
