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
Take one or more capsules daily.
No added flavoring, salt, artificial sweeteners, colorings, preservatives or salicylates.
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
Take one or more capsules daily.
No added flavoring, salt, artificial sweeteners, colorings, preservatives or salicylates.
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.
