Vitamin B2 and their soureces

Vitamin B2 or riboflavin is important for body growth, reproduction and red cell production. It also helps in releasing energy from carbohydrates.

Nutrient - Daily Amount Needed
• 1.3 mg for adult males and 1.1 mg for women - 1.5 mg if pregnant/lactating.
• Children need .6 to .9 mg of B2/riboflavin per day.

SOURCES
Fruit Sources
Avocado, Banana, Cherimoya, Dates, Grapes, Lychee, Mango, Mulberries, Passion Fruit, Pomegranate, Prickly Pear  

Vegetable Sources:
Amaranth Leaves, Artichoke, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Brussels Sprouts, Chinese Broccoli , French Beans, Lima Beans, Mushrooms, Peas, Pumpkin, Spirulina, Squash – winter, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard

Nut/Grain Sources:
Almonds, Buckwheat, Chestnuts, Oats, Quinoa, Rye, Wheat – Durum, Wheat - Hard Red, Wheat - Hard White  

Meat/Protein Sources:
Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Chicken (dark meat), Eggs, Caviar, Herring, Pollock, Salmon, Sardines, Tuna, Goat Milk, Goat Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Soy Beans, Soy Milk, Turkey Breast, Turkey Bacon, Veal, Yogurt, Sour Cream, Turkey Leg, Low fat Yogurt, Roast Duck, Hamburger, Beef Sausage, Ground Turkey, Ground Chicken

Vitamin B2