VITAMIN B2
Introduction
Vitamin B2 is also known as riboflavin It is a water-soluble vitamin that the human body cannot synthesise by itself and must be supplied by food. It is indispensable for maintaining the normal physiological function and metabolism of the human body. Vitamin B2 participates in the normal growth of cells, promotes wound healing, strengthens nails and hair, and is also an important component of coenzymes. It participates in the synthesis and metabolism of carbon Chemicalbook water compounds, protein and fat nutrients, and participates in the composition of red blood cells and the transport of iron, which helps to prevent It treats iron deficiency anaemia and also has a certain antihypertensive effect.
Chemical properties
yellow to orange-yellow crystalline powder, slightly smelly and slightly bitter. Melting point 280℃ (decomposition). Easily soluble in alkaline solution and sodium chloride solution, slightly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol.The aqueous solution is yellow-green, and the saturated aqueous solution is neutral. It has good heat resistance and acid resistance. It is easily damaged in alkaline solution or exposed to ultraviolet irradiation, and it is also unstable to reducing agents.
Physiological function and effect
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is a water-soluble vitamin, which is easy to digest and absorb. The amount excreted increases or decreases according to the needs of the body and may with the degree of protein loss; it does not accumulate in the body, so it is often supplemented with food or nutritional supplements. Unlike vitamin B1, vitamin B2 is heat-resistant, acid-resistant and oxidation-resistant. Clinically, vitamin B2 tablets are used to prevent and treat vitamin B2 deficiency.
