Can you get enough Vitamin B2 from food and dietary sources ?

Since vitamin b2 is readily available in food and dietary sources, very few people are deficient in this vitamin. But those that smoke, take oral contraceptives, or regularly consume alcohol may want to supplement this vitamin, as these substances decrease the amount of b2 your body is able to absorb. Also, the elderly, those who perform regular strenuous exercise, diabetics, and the lactose intolerant may not be able to absorb enough riboflavin from their diet to meet their needs, and may want to consider taking extra riboflavin, or vitamin b2.












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