Vitamin B2

Vitamin B₂
The proper chemical name of vitamin B₂ is Riboflavin. It is a colourless crystalline substance.

Principle Sources

• Liver
• Eggs
• Milk
• Cheese
• Dark green vegetables
• Pasta
• Bread
• Mushrooms
• Yeast extract

Function

• Forms part of the prosthetic group of flavoproteins which are
  used in electron transport in respiration.

Deficiency diseases and Symptoms

• Tongue sores

• Sores at the corners of the mouth.