Riboflavin

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A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Riboflavin helps make red blood cells, helps some enzymes work properly, and keeps skin, nails, and hair healthy. It is found in milk, eggs, malted barley, organ meats, yeast, and leafy vegetables. Riboflavin is water-soluble (can dissolve in water) and must be taken in every day. Not enough riboflavin can cause anemia (a low number of red blood cells), mouth sores, and skin problems. Amounts of riboflavin may be higher in the blood of patients with some types of cancer.

Water-soluble vitamin that is a coenzyme in numerous oxidation-reduction reactions. (DRI)

83-88-5

CHEBI:17015

C17H20N4O6

C808

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CRCH

FDA

An essential human nutrient that is a heat-stable and water-soluble flavin belonging to the vitamin B family. Riboflavin is a precursor of the coenzymes flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). These coenzymes are of vital importance in normal tissue respiration, pyridoxine activation, tryptophan to niacin conversion, fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism, and glutathione reductase mediated detoxification. Riboflavin may also be involved in maintaining erythrocyte integrity. This vitamin is essential for healthy skin, nails, and hair.

TLM2976OFR

Lactoflavin

6,7-Dimethyl-9-D-ribitylisoalloxazine

Vitamin B2

Riboflavine

RIBF

Riboflavin

Riboflavin

Y

33298

Y

38330

38330

Riboflavin

C808

Riboflavin

Organic Chemical

Vitamin

C0035527

mg

Y

405

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