Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

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What it isRiboflavin is a B vitamin that forms the cofactors FAD and FMN, central to mitochondrial energy production and antioxidant defense.

DoesDrives oxidative metabolism, supports glutathione recycling, and helps activate other B vitamins including B6 and folate.

GoodAdequate riboflavin supports mitochondrial energy and migraine prevention.

BadDeficiency causes cracks at mouth corners, glossitis, and contributes to migraine, particularly in those with mitochondrial vulnerability.

Standard
4–24 µg/L.
Optimal
12–22 µg/L (higher is good within range)
Modifiers
Falls with alcohol; high doses cause yellow urine (harmless).

How to optimize

Lifestyle
Diet
Dairy, eggs, almonds, mushrooms, beef liver, leafy greens.
Supplements
Riboflavin (25–400mg/day for migraine prophylaxis); B-complex.
Peptides
Drugs