Riboflavin, Natural

Also known as: vitamin b2, riboflavin 5-phosphate

Vitamin B2, involved in energy production and antioxidant protection. Cofactor for FAD and FMN coenzymes.

1.3mgRDARecommended Dietary Allowance — the daily intake sufficient for 97-98% of healthy adults. Set by the National Institutes of Health.

2ProductsNumber of supplements in our database that contain this ingredient.

1Health ClaimsNumber of researched health benefits associated with this ingredient, rated by evidence strength (strong/moderate/weak).

2Side EffectsNumber of documented side effects from clinical literature and adverse event reports.

Health Claims & Evidence

moderateMay help prevent migraines

At 400mg/day (far above RDA of 1.3mg), riboflavin may reduce migraine frequency. Effect is dose-dependent and not expected at typical supplement doses.

2 studies on PubMed

Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.Foods and supplements in the management of migraine headaches.Clin J Pain (2009) · PMID 19454881 The Efficacy of Herbal Supplements and Nutraceuticals for Prevention of Migraine: Can They Help?Cureus (2021) · PMID 33972917

Known Side Effects

harmless yellow discoloration of urine
generally very safe

Products Containing Riboflavin, Natural (2)

Wholesome WellnessWhole Food Multi-Vitamin for Men

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Wholesome WellnessWhole Food Multivitamin for Women