Vitamin B*2: Promotes Normal Functioning of the Brain & Nervous
System
• Helps with the formation of blood
• Maintains healthy nerve cells & red blood
cells
• Involved in the metabolism of every cell of the
body
• Improves low blood pressure
• Promotes natural energy
• Strengthens cardiovascular health
• Enhances blood circulation
• Helps alleviate stress
What is Vitamin B*2 and How Does it Work?
Vitamin B*2 is an essential water-soluble vitamin that promotes
normal brain and nervous system functions and to assist with the
formation of red blood cells. Vitamin B*2 is involved in every
metabolic cell in the body, especially affecting DNA synthesis and
regulation, but also fatty acid synthesis and energy
production.
Commonly found in a variety of foods such as: fish, shellfish, meat
and dairy products, Vitamin B*2 is frequently used in combination
with other B vitamins in a vitamin B complex formulation to
optimise health and well being.
Why Should You Take Vitamin B*2?
Studies have shown that a deficiency of Vitamin B*2 can lead to
abnormal neurologic and psychiatric symptoms. These symptoms may
include: ataxia (shaky movements and unsteady gait), muscle
weakness, spasticity, incontinence, hypotension (low blood
pressure), vision problems, dementia, psychoses and mood
disturbances. Researchers report that these symptoms may occur when
Vitamin B*2 levels are just slightly lower than normal and are
considerably above the levels normally associated with anemia. Once
released, Vitamin B*2 combines with a substance called intrinsic
factor (IF) before it is absorbed into the
bloodstream.
Who Needs to Take Vitamin B*2 and What are the Deficiency
Symptoms?
People at risk for Vitamin B*2 deficiency include strict
vegetarians, elderly people and people with increased Vitamin B*2
requirements associated with pregnancy, thyrotoxicosis, hemolytic
anemia, hemorrhage, malignancy, liver or kidney disease.
Administering Vitamin B*2 orally, intramuscularly or intranasally
is effective for preventing and treating dietary Vitamin B*2
deficiency.
Symptoms associated with Vitamin B*2 deficiency include anemia,
fatigue, weakness, constipation, soreness of the mouth or tongue,
loss of appetite and weight loss. Deficiency can also lead to
neurological changes such as numbness and tingling in the hands and
feet, difficulty in maintaining balance, depression, confusion,
dementia and poor memory.
