Type: Compound
Vitamin: B2
Name: Riboflavin
RDA:1.5 mg
Importance- to Body:
Present in body as coenzymes FAD and FMN (flavin mononucleotide), both of which act as hydrogen acceptors in body; also is component of amino acid oxidases.
Distribution- in Body:
Named for its similarity to ribose sugar; has green-yellow fluorescence; quickly decomposed by UV, visible light, alkalis; body stores are carefully guarded; excess eliminated in urine.
Excess Effects:
None listed
Deficiency Effects:
Among the most common vitamin deficiencies.
Dermatitis; Cracking of lips at corners (Cheilosis); lips and tongue become purple-red and shiny; Ocular problems: Light Sensitivity, Blurred Vision
Food Sources:
Liver, Yeast, Egg White, Whole Grains, Meat, Poultry, Fish, Legumes, Milk
Environmental/Geographic Sources:
None listed
Supplemental information:
Vitamin B2
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Categories: Vitamin
Synonyms:
Riboflavin