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Riboflavin    See images

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Alternative names:

Deficiency - vitamin B2 (riboflavin); Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) deficiency; Diet - riboflavin; Vitamin B2

Definition:

A water-soluble vitamin required by the body for health, growth and reproduction; one of the B-complex vitamins.

Functions

Riboflavin (B2) works with the other B vitamins. It is important for body growth and red cell production, and helps in releasing energy from carbohydrates.

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