Here is a partial list of the illnesses that riboflavin helps prevent, and those that it helps to treat. Riboflavin may help prevent migraine headaches. Studies have suggested that supplementation with riboflavin is more effective than aspirin in preventing these severe headaches. Riboflavin deficiency may cause cataracts. Riboflavin is vital to the activity of an enzyme that protects your eyes.
Riboflavin deficiency is fairly common in older people.
Riboflavin supplements may help in the treatment of sickle cell anemia. It may also enhance the effectiveness of iron supplements in the treatment of anemia. Too little riboflavin in your diet may put you at risk for rheumatoid arthritis. Supplementation with riboflavin may help improve your symptoms. Riboflavin is also helpful in the following ways.