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vitamin B2
vitamin B2 Riboflavin; involved in a wide range of oxidation reactions, of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids. Deficiency impairs energy‐yielding metabolism and results in a set of symptoms known as ariboflavinosis: cracking of the skin at the corners of the mouth (angular stomatitis), fissuring of the lips (cheilosis), and tongue changes (glossitis); seborrhoeic accumulations appear round the nose and eyes.
Occurs mainly in yeast, liver, milk, eggs, cheese, and pulses; milk and milk products are the main source in most diets. |
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DAVID A. BENDER. "vitamin B2." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "vitamin B2." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-vitaminB2.html DAVID A. BENDER. "vitamin B2." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-vitaminB2.html |
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vitamin B2
vitamin B2 See RIBOFLAVIN.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "vitamin B2." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "vitamin B2." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-vitaminB2.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "vitamin B2." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-vitaminB2.html |
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