4 Sources of Riboflavin
Riboflavin is also known as Vitamin B2 and is part of the B Vitamin family. It’s involved in energy metabolism and so much more. As we learned it my last post, it’s also important for:
↬Supporting methylation activity
↬Clearing homocysteine
We also learned that certain attributes might increase our need for Riboflavin, like:
↪Endurance exercise
↪High-fat diets
↪Insulin resistance
↪Sunlight
↪Hormonal contraceptive use
↪Hypothyroidism
↪And other factors
So where can you get more of this amazing vitamin in your life?
BEEF LIVER. 3 oz of beef liver contains 2.9 mg, 223% of the daily value.
MILK. 1 cup of 2% milk contains 0.5 mg, 38% of the daily value.
CLAMS. 3 oz of clams contains 0.4 mg, 31% of the daily value.
EGGS. 1 large egg contains 0.2 mg, 15% of the daily value.
Beef liver is hands-down the richest source of Riboflavin. For those of you that can’t stomach it, however, a desiccated liver supplement is a perfectly acceptable option. My faves are:
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@saturee Beef Liver Capsules
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Not medical advice.
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This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before pursuing any changes to your personal healthcare regime.
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References
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Hustad, S. Schneede, J. Ueland, P.M. (2000-2003). Riboflavin and Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK6145/.
Masterjohn, C. (2019). Your “MTHFR” Is Just a Riboflavin Deficiency. Retrieved from: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/blog/2019/02/26/mthfr-just-riboflavin-deficiency.
NIH. (2021). Riboflavin. Retrieved from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Riboflavin-HealthProfessional/#h3.
Sikora, J. Magnucki, J. Zietek, J. Kobielska, L. Partyka, R. Kokocinska, D. Białas, A. (2007). Homocysteine, folic acid and vitamin B12 concentration in patients with recurrent miscarriages. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17693963/.
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