Riboflavin (also known as Vitamin B2) is essential for the growth, development, and function of the cells in your body. It also helps convert the food you eat into the energy your body needs to remain healthy.

Riboflavin is found naturally in some foods and is added to many fortified foods. You can get recommended amounts of riboflavin by eating a variety of foods, including eggs, lean meats, and low-fat milk, asparagus, broccoli, spinach, Fortified cereals and bread.

The following categories of people tend to be deficient in Riboflavin:

• Athletes who are vegetarians (especially strict vegetarians who avoid dairy foods)
• Pregnant women and breastfeeding women and their babies
• People who are vegan (especially those who avoid dairy)

Scientists are studying Riboflavin to better understand how it affects health. Here is an example of what this research has shown. Some studies show that Riboflavin supplements might help prevent migraine headaches, but other studies do not.  In the studies that do, they recommend taking 400 mg on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Essential for growth, development and function of the cells in your body
• Helps convert the food you eat into the energy your body needs to be health
• You can develop Riboflavin deficiency if you don’t get enough riboflavin in the foods you eat, or if you have certain diseases or hormone disorders.
• Studies have shown, with continued use Riboflavin can help reduce even the most intense migraines.  It is not recommended to stop taking your prescribed medications or make changes without first speaking to your physician. 
• There are many studies and prestigious hospitals such as UCSF that recommend this as a means of treatment for migraines.