B2 Caps (vitamin B2; riboflavin)
Vitamin B2, or riboflavin is an essential B vitamin that:
* Helps release energy from nutrients as part of coenzymes FMN and FAD (158-160)
* Aids in growth and reproduction (161-166)
* Promotes healthy skin, nails, and hair (167-173)
* Maintains eye health (174-179)
References
158. Ninth Edition Understanding Nutrition: Wadsworth/Thompson; pg 314.
159. PDR for Nutritional Supplements: Medical Economics, Inc. pg 401-3.
160. Clinical Nutrition: A Functional Approach: The Institute for functional Medicine, Inc. pg.107.
161. J Nutr. 1999 Dec; 129(12): 2239-45.
162. Biol Trace Elem Res. 1998 Nov; 65(2): 109-15.
163. J Am Diet Assoc. 1997 Aug; 97(8): 867-70.
164. J Nutr. 1985 Jan; 115(1): 78-84.
165. J Nutr. 1982 Oct; 112(10): 1940-52.
166. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 1981; 27(1): 17-21.
167. Arch Latinoam Nutr. 1992 Mar; 42(1): 15-25.
168. Vitamins. Am J Clin Nutr. 1975 Apr; 28(4): 385-91.
169. Indian J Med Res. 1998 Nov; 108: 182-90.
170. Semin Dermatol. 1991 Dec; 10(4): 293-5.
171. Biochem Med Metab Biol. 1989 Dec; 42(3): 185-91.
172. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1986 Dec; 15(6): 1263-74.
173. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1984 Apr; 72(4): 941-8.
174. Am J Ophthalmol. 2001 Jul; 132(1): 19-26.
175. Ophthalmology. 2000 Mar; 107(3): 450-6.
176. Arch Ophthalmol. 1993 Sep; 111(9): 1246-53.
177. Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2001 Sep; 71(5): 274-85.
178. Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2000 May; 70(3): 126-38.
179. Altern Med Rev. 2001 Apr; 6(2): 141-66. full text
http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/.fulltext/6/2/141.html
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 capsule
Servings Per Container 100
Amount Per Serving
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 100 mg
(From riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium, riboflavin)
Other ingredients: gelatin, potato starch, purified water, magnesium stearate, MCT.
Dosage and Use
One to two capsules daily are suggested for healthy people.
This product is best utilized when taken with meals.
Caution
Ingestion of a high dosage will cause the urine to become a deep yellow color as it is eliminated from the body. This does no harm and is a sign that the supplement containing the riboflavin is being well-absorbed.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
* Helps release energy from nutrients as part of coenzymes FMN and FAD (158-160)
* Aids in growth and reproduction (161-166)
* Promotes healthy skin, nails, and hair (167-173)
* Maintains eye health (174-179)
References
158. Ninth Edition Understanding Nutrition: Wadsworth/Thompson; pg 314.
159. PDR for Nutritional Supplements: Medical Economics, Inc. pg 401-3.
160. Clinical Nutrition: A Functional Approach: The Institute for functional Medicine, Inc. pg.107.
161. J Nutr. 1999 Dec; 129(12): 2239-45.
162. Biol Trace Elem Res. 1998 Nov; 65(2): 109-15.
163. J Am Diet Assoc. 1997 Aug; 97(8): 867-70.
164. J Nutr. 1985 Jan; 115(1): 78-84.
165. J Nutr. 1982 Oct; 112(10): 1940-52.
166. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 1981; 27(1): 17-21.
167. Arch Latinoam Nutr. 1992 Mar; 42(1): 15-25.
168. Vitamins. Am J Clin Nutr. 1975 Apr; 28(4): 385-91.
169. Indian J Med Res. 1998 Nov; 108: 182-90.
170. Semin Dermatol. 1991 Dec; 10(4): 293-5.
171. Biochem Med Metab Biol. 1989 Dec; 42(3): 185-91.
172. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1986 Dec; 15(6): 1263-74.
173. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1984 Apr; 72(4): 941-8.
174. Am J Ophthalmol. 2001 Jul; 132(1): 19-26.
175. Ophthalmology. 2000 Mar; 107(3): 450-6.
176. Arch Ophthalmol. 1993 Sep; 111(9): 1246-53.
177. Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2001 Sep; 71(5): 274-85.
178. Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2000 May; 70(3): 126-38.
179. Altern Med Rev. 2001 Apr; 6(2): 141-66. full text
http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/.fulltext/6/2/141.html
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 capsule
Servings Per Container 100
Amount Per Serving
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 100 mg
(From riboflavin 5'-phosphate sodium, riboflavin)
Other ingredients: gelatin, potato starch, purified water, magnesium stearate, MCT.
Dosage and Use
One to two capsules daily are suggested for healthy people.
This product is best utilized when taken with meals.
Caution
Ingestion of a high dosage will cause the urine to become a deep yellow color as it is eliminated from the body. This does no harm and is a sign that the supplement containing the riboflavin is being well-absorbed.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
