Riboflavin Deficiency (Vitamin B2 Deficiency)
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Riboflavin Deficiency (Vitamin B2 Deficiency)

ByArjun Sharma

What is Riboflavin Deficiency? A Riboflavin deficiency can lead to various health problems, collectively known as riboflavin deficiency or vitamin B2 deficiency. While riboflavin deficiency is relatively uncommon in developed countries due to the availability of diverse and fortified diets, it can still occur, especially in certain populations with limited access to a balanced diet….

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

ByArjun Sharma

Introduction Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, is a vitamin that can be purchased as a dietary supplement or found in food. It is necessary for the synthesis of flavin adenine dinucleotide and flavin mononucleotide, the two main coenzymes. These coenzymes play a role in normal growth and development, cellular respiration, energy metabolism, and antibody formation. The…