riboflavin
Sign in to saveRiboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a vitamin found in food and sold as a dietary supplement. It is essential to the formation of two major coenzymes, flavin mononucleotide and flavin adenine dinucleotide. These coenzymes are involved in energy metabolism, cellular respiration, and antibody production, as well as normal growth and development. The coenzymes are also required for the metabolism of niacin, vitamin B6, and folate. Riboflavin is prescribed to treat corneal thinning, and taken orally, may reduce the incidence of migraine headaches in adults.
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Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a nutrient found in foods and supplements that your body uses to create important molecules involved in energy production, immune function, and normal growth. It also plays a role in how your body processes other B vitamins, and may help prevent migraines and treat certain eye conditions.
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Key facts
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- 7,8-Dimethyl-10-[(2S,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl]benzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dione
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- Chemical structure
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- Many
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- Riboflavin
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- By mouth, intramuscular, intravenous
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- A11
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- HA04
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Article
27 sectionsContents
- Definition
- Functions
- Redox reactions
- Micronutrient metabolism
- Synthesis
- Biosynthesis
- Industrial synthesis
- Laboratory synthesis
- Uses
- Treatment of corneal thinning
- Migraine prevention
- Food coloring
- Dietary recommendations
- Safety
- Labeling
- Sources
- Fortification
- Absorption, metabolism, excretion
- Deficiency
- Prevalence
- Signs and symptoms
- Risk factors
- Causes
- Diagnosis and assessment
- History
- See also
- References
Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a vitamin found in food and sold as a dietary supplement. It is essential to the formation of two major coenzymes, flavin mononucleotide and flavin adenine dinucleotide. These coenzymes are involved in energy metabolism, cellular respiration, and antibody production, as well as normal growth and development. The coenzymes are also required for the metabolism of niacin, vitamin B6, and folate. Riboflavin is prescribed to treat corneal thinning, and taken orally, may reduce the incidence of migraine headaches in adults.
Riboflavin deficiency is rare and is usually accompanied by deficiencies of other vitamins and nutrients. It may be prevented or treated by oral supplements or by injections. As a water-soluble vitamin, any riboflavin consumed in excess of nutritional requirements is not stored; it is either not absorbed or is absorbed and quickly excreted in urine, causing the urine to have a bright yellow tint. Natural sources of riboflavin include meat, fish and fowl, eggs, dairy products, green vegetables, mushrooms, and almonds. Some countries require its addition to grains.