A new horizon for digestive care: the key role of vitamin B2

Every great scientific breakthrough is born from a question and a place where science decides to investigate. On this occasion, a team of researchers from Capital University in Beijing, in collaboration with Luhe Hospital, delved into the analysis of data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted between 1999 and 2000. Their goal: to explore whether there is a relationship between vitamin B2 consumption and the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium associated with gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis, ulcers, and even the risk of gastric cancer.

A closer look at H. pylori and its implications

Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most common infections worldwide, with rates reaching up to 50% of the population, and higher in areas such as Latin America. This bacterium resides in the stomach and can cause significant digestive problems. However, beyond its known impact, a crucial question arises: can our diet be a key tool in reducing this risk?

The answer is beginning to emerge thanks to this research, which suggests that a higher intake of vitamin B2—found in foods like yogurt, eggs, lean meats, and certain vegetables—may be linked to a lower likelihood of H. pylori seropositivity. For more details on the study, you can read the full article published in the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition here.

The science behind the discovery

The study revealed a clear pattern: people with higher levels of vitamin B2 in their diet had lower seropositivity rates, indicating a lower likelihood of active H. pylori infection. Furthermore, participants who tested positive tended to have less favorable health profiles, with factors including older age, lower education and income levels, higher body mass index, more frequent smoking and diabetes, and significantly lower vitamin B2 intake.

This finding opens new perspectives for digestive health, suggesting that vitamin B2 could play a preventive role beyond its known function in energy metabolism. The implications are profound, as they suggest that nutrition can be a powerful and accessible tool to mitigate the risk of infections that compromise quality of life and overall well-being.

An opportunity to redefine preventive care

At Longevitas, we firmly believe that every dietary choice can be a step toward more complete and long-lasting health. This new evidence reminds us that essential nutrients, such as vitamin B2, are not just components of our diet, but strategic allies for strengthening our digestive system and, by extension, our entire body.

That's why we remain attentive to every scientific advance we offer, transforming it into practical and accessible knowledge. Because taking care of your health is a journey built every day, with every decision, with every nutrient we choose. And because at Longevitas, your well-being is our purpose.

“Health is not everything, but without it, everything else is nothing.” Arthur Schopenhauer, philosopher