Flavonoids

Water-soluble plant pigments that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and can counteract damage to tissues.

Vitamins by type:

Vitamin B2

other names:	riboflavin, lactoflavin, lactoflavine, vitamin G
type:	water-soluble
functions:	It plays an important role in physical growth, restoration of red blood cells and releasing energy from carbohydrates.
daily dose:	men 1,3mg/day women 1,1mg/day
deficiency results in:	fatigue personality disorders iron malabsorption, anemia inflammation of mucous membranes (lips, mouth, skin) anxiety hypertension
source:	eggs, liver, spinach, low fat yogurt, yeast, walnuts, milk, broccoli, salmon, mackerel, mutton, pork

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