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    Riboflavin deficiency can occur in people who avoid meats and are vegetarian as it can be difficult to get enough in the diet. Symptoms of deficiency include cracked and red lips, mouth inflammation, ulcers at the corners of the mouth, sore throat, red eyes, dry scaling skin, and hypersensitivity to light. Deficiency is uncommon worldwide but more common in women taking contraceptives, the elderly, those with chronic diseases or diabetes, and those with eating disorders. Riboflavin, also called vitamin B2, is required by all living things and plays an important role in maintaining health.

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    Riboflavin deficiency can occur in people who avoid meats and are vegetarian as it can be difficult to get enough in the diet. Symptoms of deficiency include cracked and red lips, mouth inflammation, ulcers at the corners of the mouth, sore throat, red eyes, dry scaling skin, and hypersensitivity to light. Deficiency is uncommon worldwide but more common in women taking contraceptives, the elderly, those with chronic diseases or diabetes, and those with eating disorders. Riboflavin, also called vitamin B2, is required by all living things and plays an important role in maintaining health.

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    Riboflavin Deficiency: Ryan O'Leary & Ben Veno

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    Riboflavin deficiency can occur in people who avoid meats and are vegetarian as it can be difficult to get enough in the diet. Symptoms of deficiency include cracked and red lips, mouth inflammation, ulcers at the corners of the mouth, sore throat, red eyes, dry scaling skin, and hypersensitivity to light. Deficiency is uncommon worldwide but more common in women taking contraceptives, the elderly, those with chronic diseases or diabetes, and those with eating disorders. Riboflavin, also called vitamin B2, is required by all living things and plays an important role in maintaining health.

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    Riboflavin Deficiency

    People who are vegetarians or avoid eating meats may experience riboflavin deficiency as they might have trouble getting enough in their daily diet. Cracked and red lips, inflammation of the inner mouth, mouth ulcers, cracks at corners of mouth, sore throat, bloodshot, itchy, watery eyes, and hypersensitivity to light, dry scaling skin. Deficiency is very uncommon around the world.

    Ryan OLeary & Ben Veno

    This is a solution of Riboflavin, under a UV light it becomes fluorescent.

    More commonly found in found in women taking contraceptives, the elderly, people with chronic diseases, diabetes, and eating disorders.

    Rib ofla vin


    The atomic Structure of Riboflavin

    How much Riboflavin do I need per day?


    Sources "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition." Riboflavin (vitamin B-2) and Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2013. "Disclaimer." University of Maryland Medical Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2013. "Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): MedlinePlus Supplements." U.S National Library of Medicine. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2013.

    C17H20N4O6

    Men: 1.3mg Women: 1.1mg Infants: .3-.4 Children: .6-.9

    What is riboflavin? Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2 is an easily absorbed colored micronutrient with an important role in maintaining health in humans and animals. It is the central component of the cofactors FAD and FMN, and is therefore required by all living things.

    Where can I find Riboflavin? It can be found in popular food


    items such as: Yogurt Soybeans Spinach Eggs Goat and cow milk Almonds Venison Mushrooms Timpeh Lean meat Lettuce Asparagus

    Why should I eat riboflavin? Benefits


    It is a very important part of the human diet. Helps protects cells from oxygen damage. Supports cellular energy production. Helps maintain your supply of other B vitamins. Flavoproteins play important roles in the electron transport chain. There is no negative effects if too much is consumed, but there are if not enough is consumed. For many years it has been used in phototherapy treatment of

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