🟢 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Deficiency

 

🟢 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Deficiency

Symptoms may include:

• Cracks & sores at the corners of the mouth (angular cheilitis)

• Swollen, red tongue (magenta tongue)

• Dry skin, scaling, or dermatitis

• Sensitivity to light (photophobia)

• Eye fatigue & blurred vision

• Fatigue & weakness

• Slow wound healing

Who is at risk?

• People with poor diet (low in milk, eggs, green veggies)

• Alcohol dependency

• Long-term use of certain medications

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women with poor nutrition

Vitamin B2-rich foods (to prevent deficiency):

• Milk, yogurt, cheese

• Eggs

• Almonds

• Lean meats (beef, liver)

• Green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, broccoli)

• Whole grains & fortified cereals

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🟢 Foods that Contain Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

(since you asked about this part too)

• Whole grains (brown rice, oats, whole wheat bread)

• Legumes (beans, lentils, peas)

• Pork (richest animal source)

• Fish (trout, tuna)

• Nuts & seeds (sunflower seeds, flaxseeds)

• Eggs

• Fortified cereals and breads

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✅ Summary:

• Vitamin B2 deficiency → mouth sores, tongue inflammation, skin & eye problems.

• Vitamin B1 foods → whole grains, legumes, pork, fish, nuts, seeds, fortified cereals.