| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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| A B C D F G H I K L M N P R S T V W Z |
Riboflavin |
| Overview Food Sources Recommendations Side Effects |
| Alternative Names: |
| Deficiency - vitamin B2 (riboflavin); Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) deficiency; Diet - riboflavin; Vitamin B2 |
| Side Effects: |
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Deficiency of riboflavin is not common in the U.S. because this vitamin is plentiful in the food supply. Significant deficiency syndromes are characterized by sore throat, swelling of mucous membranes, mouth and/or lip sores, anemia, and dermatitis There is no known toxicity to riboflavin. Because riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin, excess amounts are easily excreted by the body in the urine. |
Vitamin B2 benefit |
Vitamin B2 source |
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