Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5 Phosphate)

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Benefits at a Glance:  

• Supports energy production and fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism  
• Acts as an antioxidant and optimizes cellular function  
• Assists red blood cell formation  
• Encourages a balanced mood  
• Aids the conversion of other B vitamins to their active form 

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, from fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism to red blood cell production and optimal nervous system function. 

Riboflavin 5 phosphate is the form of B2 that converts into two major coenzymes, flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), which are involved in energy production, cellular function, growth, and development.

It also helps the body maintain normal levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that helps your body create other chemicals you need.

Riboflavin also helps convert the amino acid tryptophan into niacin (Vitamin B3) and assists in the conversion of Vitamin B6 into its active coenzyme form.

Riboflavin also functions as an antioxidant and helps neutralize harmful free radicals and protect cells from oxidative stress to prevent cell damage, premature aging, and disease. 

Why We Use Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)  

In addition to the health benefits above, vitamin B2 is a key nutrient for stress and mood support, which we could all use more of in our modern day busy lifestyles. 

We use nano-liposomal vitamin B2 in our products. This means it’s nano-sized (a tiny particle less than one micron) and can seamlessly enter the membranes through your mouth or skin and bypass the digestive process – which allows it to become up to 200 x more bioavailable. Liposomal delivery further aids absorption by safeguarding riboflavin from your body’s natural defenses, so it stays intact until being absorbed at the intended location. 

You can learn more about nanotechnology and liposomal delivery here.