NOW Foods, B-2, 100 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

Now Foods B-2 100 mg – riboflavin, or vitamin B2, in vegetable capsules

Now Foods B-2 is a food supplement in vegetable capsules that contains vitamin B2, or riboflavin. One capsule provides 100 mg of riboflavin, which is 7143% of the nutrient reference value. The recommended daily dose is one capsule with a meal, so the 100 capsules in the bottle last 100 days. Riboflavin is a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, fish, liver, wheat germ and green vegetables. Riboflavin has a natural yellow-orange colour, so the colour of the capsule contents may vary slightly.

Riboflavin

One capsule provides 100 mg of riboflavin, or 7143% of the nutrient reference value.

• Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Riboflavin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
• Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.
• Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
• Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
• Riboflavin contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

How to use?

Take one capsule a day with a meal. Swallow the capsule whole with a sufficient amount of water. One capsule equals the recommended daily amount, and the bottle lasts more than three months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you also use other food supplements containing B vitamins, such as a B complex or multivitamins, add up the amounts of riboflavin. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. After opening, keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.

Key features

• 100 mg riboflavin – in one capsule, 7143% of the nutrient reference value.
• One capsule a day – taken with a meal.
• 100 capsules – last 100 days.
• Vegetable capsules – the capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
• Simple formula – riboflavin, rice flour and a small amount of excipients.
• Vegan, halal, kosher and non-GMO – according to the manufacturer.

Who is it for?

Now Foods B-2 is intended for adults only who want to supplement their diet with vitamin B2 and prefer to take it on its own rather than as part of a vitamin complex. One capsule a day makes it easy to use. The product also suits those who prefer a vitamin product with a simple formula without added flavourings. According to the manufacturer, the product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Composition, quality and storage

The capsule contents consist of riboflavin and rice flour, with fatty acids and silicon dioxide as excipients. The capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant-based cellulose compound. According to the packaging, the product may contain traces of wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts. Natural colour variation of the capsules may occur. The product is made in a GMP-compliant facility and its country of origin is the United States. According to the manufacturer, the product is vegan, halal, kosher and non-GMO. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place.