Riboflavin in Orange Juice

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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).
Structure of Riboflavin

Some great food options 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.



lights on in the fridge in the POD/Scots Market does the light pass through the plastic and damage the riboflavin, creating harmful compounds?


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