Vitamin
riboflavin
ri·bo·fla·vin [ rahy-boh-fley-vin, rahy-boh-fley-, -buh- ]
Brand Names:
Concept OB; Dialyvite 800; Dialyvite 800 with Iron; Dialyvite 800 with Zinc; Eldertonic; Ellis Tonic; Hemocyte Plus; Infuvite; Infuvite Pediatric; Irospan Tablet; Lactocal; Multi-Delyn; MVC-Fluoride; MVI Pediatric; Nephrocaps; Poly-Vi-Sol; Poly-Vi-Sol with Iron; Rena-Vite; Tandem Plus; Vitafol-One
Effect:
Cellular Activity Alteration
May Prevent:
Riboflavin Deficiency
May Treat:
Riboflavin Deficiency
More Information:
Definitions related to 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.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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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.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Nutritional factor found in milk, eggs, malted barley, liver, kidney, heart, and leafy vegetables. The richest natural source is yeast. It occurs in the free form only in the retina of the eye, in whey, and in urine; its principal forms in tissues and cells are as FLAVIN MONONUCLEOTIDE and FLAVIN-ADENINE DINUCLEOTIDE.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Water soluble B vitamin; precursor of FMN and FAD.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Water-soluble vitamin that is a coenzyme in numerous oxidation-reduction reactions. (DRI)CRCH Nutrition TerminologyCancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
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