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Another name for Riboflavin is Vitamin B2, which is can be found naturally in food but also taken as a supplement. In the human body, riboflavin is a needed in multiple different reactions, usually in the either of its active forms:  flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). For instance:
 
Another name for Riboflavin is Vitamin B2, which is can be found naturally in food but also taken as a supplement. In the human body, riboflavin is a needed in multiple different reactions, usually in the either of its active forms:  flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). For instance:
* FAD is need in order to Tryptophan into Vitamin B3 (which is then used to lower LDL cholesterol levels).
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* FAD is need in order to Tryptophan into Vitamin B3 (which is then used to lower LDL cholesterol levels)
[[File:Riboflavin structure.png|400px|thumb|left|Structure of Riboflavin]]
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* Vitamin B6 is dependent on FMN (B6 is used in amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism)
  
Some great food options are:
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[[File:Riboflavin structure.png|400px|thumb|right|Structure of Riboflavin]]
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Some great food sources are:
 
* eggs
 
* eggs
 
* green vegetables
 
* green vegetables
 
* milk
 
* milk
Another option to get riboflavin in the diet is orange juice. It only contains 4% of your daily intake, however, it is convenient since it is in the POD of the CSB and in Scots Market.  
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Another option to get riboflavin in the diet is orange juice. It only contains 4% of your daily intake, however, it is convenient since it is in the POD of the CSB and in Scots Market. The orange juice is stored in plastic bottles, in a fridge that has a light aimed at the products all day.
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lights on in the fridge in the POD/Scots Market
 
 
does the light pass through the plastic and damage the riboflavin, creating harmful compounds?
 
does the light pass through the plastic and damage the riboflavin, creating harmful compounds?
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Sources:
 
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riboflavin
 
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riboflavin
 
* https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-niacin#1
 
* https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-niacin#1
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_B6

Latest revision as of 23:07, 1 February 2018

By Antonetta Axup

Another name for Riboflavin is Vitamin B2, which is can be found naturally in food but also taken as a supplement. In the human body, riboflavin is a needed in multiple different reactions, usually in the either of its active forms: flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). For instance:

  • FAD is need in order to Tryptophan into Vitamin B3 (which is then used to lower LDL cholesterol levels)
  • Vitamin B6 is dependent on FMN (B6 is used in amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism)
Structure of Riboflavin

Some great food sources are:

  • eggs
  • green vegetables
  • milk

Another option to get riboflavin in the diet is orange juice. It only contains 4% of your daily intake, however, it is convenient since it is in the POD of the CSB and in Scots Market. The orange juice is stored in plastic bottles, in a fridge that has a light aimed at the products all day.



does the light pass through the plastic and damage the riboflavin, creating harmful compounds?


Sources: