Vitamin B2
| Vitamin B2 | |
|---|---|
| Term | Vitamin B2 |
| Short definition | Vitamin B2 - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Vitamin B2 - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min. . . ) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin B2 helps form red blood cells, helps some enzymes work properly, and keeps skin, nails, and hair healthy. It is found in milk, eggs, malted barley, offal, yeast and leafy greens. Vitamin B2 is water soluble (can dissolve in water) and needs to be taken daily. Too little vitamin B2 can cause anemia (low red blood cell count), mouth sores and skin problems. Amounts of vitamin B2 may be higher in the blood of patients with some types of cancer. Also called riboflavin
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vitamin B2
- Wikipedia's article - Vitamin B2
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