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