Vitamin B2 Riboflavin EDTA Whole Blood in Mumbai

Vitamin B2 or riboflavin is a water soluble vitamin that helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, amino acid synthesis and energy production. It is important for the production of antioxidant glutathione. Although Vitamin B2 is required by the body in very small amounts, its deficiency can lead to various mucous and systemic issues. Its deficiency most commonly leads to Pellagra. 
Vitamin B2 test measures Vitamin B2 in blood.

Riboflavin, often known as vitamin B2, is essential for healthy fatty acid and amino acid synthesis, as well as for the creation of energy. It is a water-soluble vitamin, just like the other B vitamins. The enzyme glutathione reductase, a catalyst for changing glutathione from its oxidised state to its reduced, active form, requires vitamin B2 as a cofactor. Although the body only needs a tiny quantity of vitamin B2, a deficit can cause a variety of mucosal and systemic problems. Pellagra is the most typical result of its insufficiency. Blood B2 levels are determined by this test.

Written by: Dr. Shibani R, Medical Writer, Medical Affairs