Health Tip: Get Enough Riboflavin

Helps maintain healthy metabolism

(HealthDayNews) -- Riboflavin is important to maintaining a healthy metabolism -- the ability to convert proteins, fats, carbohydrates and alcohol to a form of energy that the body can use.

The vitamin also benefits eyesight and healthy skin. Foods high in riboflavin include milk, yogurt, cheeses, meat, leafy green vegetables and whole and enriched grains.

Two important additional facts about riboflavin; first, it's easily destroyed by light. Second, oral contraceptives can lead to a riboflavin deficiency among some users.

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