Question 1

can vitamin b2 cause a false positive on a drug test?

Accepted Answer

No: I thought this was a strange question, but in researching it found out that this is claimed on some websites. However, I am quite certain that b2 does not cause a false positive on drug tests.  It can make your urine bright yellow & some who drink a lot of fluids to dilute their urine before a test will sometimes take b2 so the urine looks yellow rather than clear. Will not cause false positive.

Question 2

what foods are rich in vitamin b2?

Accepted Answer

MUSHROOM,MEATS,SPINA: Mushrooms, spinach, meats, soybeans, nuts, milk, eggs
green leafy vegetables
fruits like strawberries
brekfast cereals are fortified with riboflavin.

Question 3

is vitamin b2 good for glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly but: Many vitamins and herbs are helpful for glaucoma, esp. A, c, e & b12. B2 is especially good for cataracts and may help glaucoma as part of a b complex, but is not particularly known for glaucoma. Of interest, this article www.Selfgrowth.Com/articles/glaucoma-natural-medicine-factors mentions each of the b vitamins except b2! also see http://www.Healthy.Net/health/article/glaucoma/2930.

Question 4

have any of you doctors ever ordered a vitamin b2 test and if so, why?

Accepted Answer

Really hard to get: it isn't generally available as a test. furthermore, the vitamin is not especially malabsorbed unlike vitamin B12, which requires a specific transporter in one little section of the gut and has deficiencies quite commonly.
easier to just have person take a one-a-day vitamin.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of having vitamin b2 deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms include: Sore tongue, chapped lips; mouth and throat infection; bloodshot eyes; sensitivity to light.  Rich sources of b2 (riboflavin, a micronutrient) include meat, whole grains, green leafy veges, mushrooms and almonds.

Question 6

will vitamin b2 help my oily hair?

Accepted Answer

Helps hair growth: Vit b2 helps har growth whether oily or dry.

Question 7

where can i get vitamin b2 deficiency treatment?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12: I commend you for your desire to have good Health.
See your Physician for Diagnosis of B12 deficiency -Atrophic gastritis, Pernicious anemia, weight loss surgery, Crohn's disease, Celiac disease, Heavy drinking. 
Discuss:
Vitamin B12-fortified grains. 
Supplement. 
High-dose oral vitamin B12 if you are deficient.
B12 injections by your Physician.

Question 8

hello, i'm taking vitamin b2 at 400mg a day for migraines. could that be causing my recent constipation? i am also taking 400mg of magnesium.

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Vitamin B2 shouldn't cause constipation. But magnesium is helpful for many patients' constipation. You can increase the magnesium to twice a day if using it once a day doesn't fix your constipation. Try them for 3 months, and if your migraines aren't less frequent and less severe, please give me a call and we can discuss additional preventive meds.

Question 9

can vitamin b2 make your pee very yellow?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Riboflavin is famous for that.

Question 10

is it safe to take vitamin b2 while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vitamin b2 is an important vitamin and an adult multivitamin will have an adequate dose.  You really don't need to take an extra supplement. In addition and more importantly you will get more vitamin b2 in your system if you eat a healthy, well balanced diet of unprocessed foods.  You should eat lots of greens and fish.

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Hello, i'm taking vitamin b2 at 400mg a day for migraines. could that be causing my recent constipation? i am also taking 400mg of magnesium.

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