Relationship: Anemia and riboflavin (vitamin B2)

Evidence supporting the use of: Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
For the health condition: Anemia

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Riboflavin (vitamin B2) has a limited but scientifically recognized role in the support and treatment of certain types of anemia, particularly when riboflavin deficiency is present. Riboflavin is essential for the normal metabolism of iron and the synthesis of hemoglobin, as it acts as a coenzyme in various cellular processes, including those involved in red blood cell production. Deficiency in riboflavin can lead to normocytic, normochromic anemia and may exacerbate other forms of anemia, such as iron-deficiency anemia. Several studies have demonstrated that supplementation with riboflavin improves hematological parameters in populations with marginal or deficient riboflavin status, especially in adolescent girls and pregnant women in developing countries.

However, the direct use of riboflavin as a standalone treatment for anemia in the general population is not broadly supported by robust clinical trials. Most evidence suggests that its benefit is primarily in correcting anemia that is specifically caused or worsened by riboflavin deficiency, rather than as a general therapy for all forms of anemia. In summary, while there is scientific validation for riboflavin’s role in supporting red blood cell health and treating deficiency-related anemia, the overall strength of evidence for routine use in anemia is moderate and context-dependent.

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Evidence supporting the use of: Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
For the health condition: Anemia