Ariboflavinosis

Ariboflavinosis is a series of symptoms that occur when there is a deficiency of riboflavin (vitamin B2) in the human body.

The main symptoms of ariboflavinosis:

1. Inflammation of the tongue and lips - the tongue becomes red, swollen and painful, the lips crack and become crusty.

2. Painful ulcerations in the corners of the mouth - small ulcers and cracks appear, which significantly complicate eating and speaking.

3. Redness and peeling of the skin around the mouth, nose, and chin.

4. Dryness, flaking and hair loss.

5. Fatigue, weakness, decreased performance.

6. Depression, irritability.

The cause of ariboflavinosis is insufficient intake of vitamin B2 from food over a long period of time. The risk group includes people who adhere to a monotonous diet with a lack of meat, milk, eggs, nuts and other foods - sources of riboflavin.

Treatment of ariboflavinosis consists of prescribing riboflavin preparations and enriching the diet with vitamin B2. With timely treatment, symptoms disappear within 1-2 weeks.

Ariboflavinoniphobia is the fear of being poisoned by stale greens, which most often contain vitamin B9 or folic acid, often causing a false sense of health anxiety. Experts say there is currently no scientific evidence that people can become infected with Aribofla

Ariboflavin deficiency (vitamin B2 deficiency) can occur as a result of limiting the consumption of riboflavin-containing foods, or when the body has an increased need for this vitamin. A lack of this vitamin in most cases leads to the same health problems as a lack of nicotinic acid. Almost all organ systems experience decreased efficiency due to a deficiency of riboflabin in the blood. The disorders are cumulative in nature and will begin to make themselves felt if the body does not receive enough of this vitamin. Interestingly, these symptoms are very similar to those of nicotinamide hypovitaminosis. The only way to get rid of a lack of vitamin B2 is to introduce it into your diet.