Vitamin B2 - also known as riboflavin or lactoflavin - plays an important role in the body in the conversion of food into energy. Riboflavin, which occurs in nature as a yellowish plant pigment, can only be produced by plants and microorganisms. Due to its yellow color, it can also be used as a food coloring. 

In our body, vitamin B2 is particularly important for metabolism, as it acts as a building block for various coenzymes. In this way, vitamin B2 contributes to the conversion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy. It also supports the effect of vitamin B3 (niacin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in the body.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

• contributes to normal energy metabolism
• contributes to the normal function of the nervous system
• contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
• contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells
• contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
• contributes to the maintenance of normal vision
• contributes to normal iron metabolism
• helps to protect cells from oxidative stress
• contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

Vitamin B2 is primarily found in animal foods such as dairy products, eggs, meat and fish. However, it is also found in plant products, including yellow peppers, broccoli, peas and kale, as well as in cereal products.

The daily requirement for vitamin B2 is around 1.5 milligrams. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, smokers, alcoholics and people with diabetes or other metabolic disorders have a slightly higher requirement. The same applies to high levels of physical activity and high levels of stress.