What is vitamin B2 deficiency?
Vitamin B2 is also known as riboflavin, it is an essential nutrient found in meat, beans and vegetables. The body needs it for energy, growth, and red blood cell production. Bread, milk, and cereals are often fortified with B vitamins. A deficiency in B2 can lead to anemia, mouth, and lip sores.
How do members experience vitamin B2 deficiency?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vitamin B2 deficiency*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for vitamin B2 deficiency*
Who has vitamin B2 deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 2 | |
40s | 5 | |
50s | 3 | |
60s | 2 | |
70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 1 | |
Female | 10 |