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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Top treatments taken by people for vitamin B2 deficiency*
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Who has vitamin B2 deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 10 |
Talk to people with vitamin B2 deficiency
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members say they have this condition