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Good news for migraine sufferers it is now believed that taking regular bulk carnitine of Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) may help you have less natural caffeine and make the ones that you do have, shorter.

What is Riboflavin?

Its one of eight B vitamins that are soluble in water. It plays a major role in converting carbohydrates into sugar, which is then burned to produce energy.

The eight B vitamins (which are often called B complex vitamins) are also needed to breakdown fats and proteins. They also keep good muscle tone in the digestive system and help with good health in the nervous system, skin, hair eyes mouth and liver.

What happens if we dont get enough of it?
We can start to suffer from:

• Headaches
• Visual disturbances
• photophobia
• Tiredness
• Problems with digestion
• Painful cracks at the corners of the mouth

Which bulk dmae bitartrate is it found in?

Unlike the other seven B vitamins, riboflavin isnt in many foods, so the most common reason for not getting enough of it is dietary. This is especially a problem in elderly people.

Its also destroyed by light, so any foods containing it, or supplements, should be kept in the dark. This is why many dairies changed to cartons.

Riboflavin can be found in:

• Brewers yeast
• Almonds
• Wild rice
• Wheat germ
• Mushrooms
• Milk
• Yogurt
• Eggs
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Spinach

Riboflavin can withstand heat but as it is a soluble vitamin, it can be lost in the water when foods are cooked. You can counteract this by keeping the water from your sprouts to make gravy.
Many varieties of flour and breakfast cereals have riboflavin added to them.

Cant I just take a supplement?

Yes thats a good idea if you dont eat a balanced diet.
Look for a multivitamin that has 100-300% of the recommended daily intake for all of the essential vitamins and minerals that it contains. Riboflavin absorbs into your stomach best if taken with a meal. Its recommended that if you are taking B2, you should also take a single B vitamin with it, to prevent the B vitamins from becoming unbalanced.

Can anyone take it?

Riboflavin levels in the body can be reduced by some medications. It may also affect how some medications work.

If you are taking any of the following, check with your doctor before taking Riboflavin/Vitamin B2 supplements:

• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Anti-malaria drugs
• Chlorpromazine or other antipsychotic medications
• Birth control pills
• Doxorubicin (a chemotherapy used for some cancers)
• Methotrexate
• Phenytoin
• Probenecid (for gout)
• Selegiline (for Parkinsons disease)
• sulfa medications certain antibiotics
• Thiazide diuretics

Are there any side-effects to taking it?

Riboflavin doesnt appear to cause any serious side effects. If very high doses are taken (which should only be done after consulting with your doctor) you may experience:

• Itching
• Numbness
• Burning or prickling feelings
• Sensitivity to light

If you experience any of these side effects let you doctor know, he may want to alter your dosage.

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