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VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN) (BIOAVAILABILITY (~ 95% absorbed, Animal sources…
VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)
FUNCTIONS
Important coenzymes
FMN (Flavin mononucleotide)
FAD (Flavin adenine dinucleotide)
Participate in energy-yielding metabolic pathways
Act as electron / hydrogen doners & acceptors
BIOAVAILABILITY
~ 95% absorbed
Animal sources better absorbed
Alcohol impairs absorption
DIETARY SOURCES
Richest sources
Milk & milk products
Good sources
Beef liver
Mushrooms
Egg
Dark green leafy veges
DEFICIENCY
ARIBOFLAVINOSIS
Occur with other nutrient deficiencies