definition: riboflavin
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Riboflavin Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to prevent and treat riboflavin deficiency and prevent migraines. It may be given by mouth or injection. It is nearly always well tolerated.
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Riboflavin Riboflavin is a yellow-orange solid substance with poor solubility in water. It is best known visually as it imparts the color to vitamin supplements and the yellow color to the urine of persons taking it.iboflavin is a yellow-orange solid substance with poor solubility in water. It is best known visually as it imparts the color to vitamin supplements and the yellow color to the urine of persons taking it.
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- Which of the following foods represents the most nutrient-dense source of riboflavin? low-fat milk applesauce whole wheat bread green leafy vegetables. low-fat milk.   . riboflavin.   . paper and opaque plastic cartons.   . riboflavin.   . niacin.
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- Medical Definition of RIBOSOME. : any of the RNA-and protein-rich cytoplasmic granules that are sites of protein synthesis. any of the RNA-rich cytoplasmic granules that are sites of protein synthesis — see cell illustration. — ri·bo·som·al \ˌrī-bə-ˈsō-məl\ adjective. See ribosome defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.
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- Most dietary riboflavin is consumed as a complex of food protein with FMN and FAD (Merrill et al., 1981; Nichoalds, 1981). In the stomach, gastric acidification releases most of the coenzyme forms of riboflavin (FAD and FMN) from the protein.
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What foods are good sources of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)? Rich sources of riboflavin (vitamin B2) are yeast and organ meats, such as liver, kidney, and heart. Good plant sources are almonds, mushrooms, whole grains, soybeans, and green leafy vegetables.
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Supplement Guide: Niacin Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, is one of 8 B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body to convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is used to produce energy. These B vitamins, often referred to as B-complex vitamins, also help the body metabolize fats and protein. B complex vitamins are necessary for a healthy liver, skin, hair, and eyes.
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Vitamin B6 Intake recommendations for riboflavin and other nutrients are provided in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) developed by the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) at the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies [3]. 1  DRI is the general term for a set of reference values used for planning and assessing nutrient intakes of healthy people.
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vitamin B complex vitamin B complex. n. 1. (Biochemistry) a large group of water-soluble vitamins occurring esp in liver and yeast: includes thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, biotin, choline, folic acid, and cyanocobalamin.Sometimes shortened to: B complex.ny of a group of related vitamins important for normal cell growth and metabolism. The vitamins of the vitamin B complex include thiamine (vitamin B 1), riboflavin (vitamin B 2), pantothenic acid, niacin, biotin, and folic acid.
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Vitamins and Minerals A to K View full size image. Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is one of the eight B-complex vitamins. Like other B vitamins, it plays a role in energy production in the body, but also has many other important uses.iew full size image. Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is one of the eight B-complex vitamins. Like other B vitamins, it plays a role in energy production in the body, but also has many other important uses.
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- Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, or additive E101, is one of eight B vitamins that are essential for human health. Riboflavin can be found in grains, plants and dairy products. It is crucial for breaking down food components, absorbing other nutrients, and maintaining tissue.
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Riboflavin Food and beverages that provide riboflavin without fortification are milk, cheese, eggs, leaf vegetables, liver, kidneys, legumes, mushrooms, and almonds. The milling of cereals results in considerable loss (up to 60%) of vitamin B2, so white flour is enriched in some countries such as US by addition of the vitamin.
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niacin Definition of niacin for English Language Learners. : a type of natural substance (called a vitamin) that is found in certain foods and that helps your body to be healthy.
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niacin Full Definition of NIACIN. : an acid C6H5NO2 of the vitamin B complex found widely in animals and plants and used especially against pellagra; also: nicotinamide —called also nicotinic acid. See niacin defined for English-language learners. See niacin defined for kids.ull Definition of NIACIN. : an acid C6H5NO2 of the vitamin B complex found widely in animals and plants and used especially against pellagra; also: nicotinamide —called also nicotinic acid. See niacin defined for English-language learners. See niacin defined for kids.
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riboflavin riboflavin in Medicine. riboflavin ri·bo·fla·vin (rī'bō-flā'vĭn, -bə-) n. An orange-yellow crystalline compound that is the principal growth-promoting factor in the vitamin B complex, naturally occurring in milk, leafy vegetables, fresh meat, and egg yolks. Also called lactoflavin, vitamin B2.
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Medical Definition of Vitamins Vitamin B12: An essential factor in nucleic acid synthesis (the genetic material of all cells). Deficiency leads to megaloblastic anemia, as can be seen in pernicious anemia. Vitamin C: Ascorbic acid, important in the synthesis of collagen, the framework protein for tissues of the body. Deficiency leads to scurvy, characterized by fragile capillaries, poor wound healing, and bone deformity in children.
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Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Riboflavin, Vitamin B2, is a water-soluble vitamin that is well regulated by the body, thus overdose is rare, and usually only occurs with vitamin B2 injections or supplements. Foods high in riboflavin include cheese, almonds, beef, lamb, fish, eggs, pork, mushrooms, sesame seeds, seafood, and spinach.
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- 5 3 1 See 1 review | Add your review. 1  Riboflavin kinase Antibody (H-86) is a rabbit polyclonal IgG provided at 200 µg/ml. 2  epitope corresponding to amino acids 1-86 mapping at the N-terminus of Riboflavin kinase of human origin./A. Riboflavin kinase, also known as RFK or RIFK, is a cytoplasmic protein that catalyzes the first step in flavocoenzyme biosynthesis, namely the ATP-dependent phosphorylation of riboflavin to form flavin-mononucleotide (FMN).
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- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is part of the vitamin B group. It is the central component of the cofactors FAD and FMN and as such required for a variety of flavoprotein enzyme reactions including activation of other vitamins.It was formerly known as vitamin G.iboflavin is a yellow-orange solid substance with poor solubility in water. It is best known visually as it imparts the color to vitamin supplements and the yellow color to the urine of persons taking it.
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Definition of 'riboflavin' Definition of 'riboflavin'. riboflavin (raɪboʊfleɪvɪn ) Riboflavin is a vitamin that occurs in green vegetables, milk, fish, eggs, liver, and kidney. riboflavin or riboflavine (ˌraɪbəʊˈfleɪvɪn ) a yellow water-soluble vitamin of the B complex that occurs in green vegetables, germinating seeds, and in milk, fish, egg yolk, liver, and kidney.
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Definition of âriboflavinâ - English Dictionary Milk is rich in nearly all the nutrients required for good health, and is an especially good source of energy, protein, calcium and riboflavin. From the Hansard archive
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- Riboflavin has two active coenzyme forms, ri-boflavin 5’-phosphate (R5P; flavin mononucleotide [FMN]) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). Dietary sources include milk, eggs, meats, yogurt, broccoli, almonds, cheese, soy, fortified grains, and dark green vegetables, in descend-ing order of concentration.
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- vitamin noun [C]. B2 any of a ​group of ​natural ​substances that are ​necessary in ​small ​amounts for the ​growth and good ​health of the ​body: a vitamin ​pill Oranges are ​full of vitamin C.More examples. 1  A ​ diet ​ deficient in vitamin D may ​ cause the ​ disease ​ rickets. biology any of a ​group of ​natural ​substances that are ​necessary in ​small ​amounts for ​growth and good ​health and that are ​obtained from ​food. (Definition of vitamin from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press).
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Riboflavin Deficiency Originally called lactochrome, it was also once known as vitamin G. Riboflavin is important for energy production, enzyme function, and normal fatty acid and amino acid synthesis and is necessary for the reproduction of glutathione, a free radical scavenger.
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RIBOFLAVIN Riboflavin Overview Information. Riboflavin is a B vitamin. It can be found in certain foods such as milk, meat, eggs, nuts, enriched flour, and green vegetables. Riboflavin is frequently used in combination with other B vitamins in vitamin B complex products.iboflavin Overview Information. Riboflavin is a B vitamin. It can be found in certain foods such as milk, meat, eggs, nuts, enriched flour, and green vegetables. Riboflavin is frequently used in combination with other B vitamins in vitamin B complex products.
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Riboflavin Riboflavin (also called vitamin B2) is important for the growth, development, and function of the cells in your body. It also helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. The amount of riboflavin you need depends on your age and sex. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in milligrams (mg).