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.
