All articles tagged with #vitamin b2
Vitamin B2 deficiency, though uncommon in the U.S., can cause symptoms like fatigue, cracked lips, sore throat, and hair loss, especially in at-risk groups. It is important to recognize these signs and consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment, which may include dietary changes or supplements. Rich sources of B2 include beef liver, fortified cereals, oats, yogurt, and milk.
The article discusses seven subtle signs that may indicate a deficiency in vitamin B2, highlighting the importance of recognizing these symptoms for early intervention, according to experts.
A 1-year-old baby from California has become a solitary case of recovery from Mitchell Syndrome, one of the rarest genetic diseases known to medicine. After experiencing deteriorating health, the baby's parents advocated for further genetic testing, which revealed a genetic mutation causing the neurological illness. The family discovered that vitamin B2 had a positive effect on ameliorating the disease's symptoms through the Mitchell and Friends Foundation. The baby has shown improvements in movement and communication, defying expectations. While the future remains uncertain, the family remains hopeful and determined to support the baby's progress.
Breast milk from mothers who are on a vegan diet contains a sufficient amount of vitamin B2 and carnitine, according to research presented at the 55th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The study challenges the idea that a vegan diet is not nutritionally complete and that infants who are breastfed by a vegan mother may have deficiencies in vitamin B2 or carnitine. However, experts say mothers on a vegan diet still need to make sure they are ingesting calories and nutrients for the infant’s health as well as their own health.