Riboflavin

Vitamin B2

• Riboflavin is yellow
• Suggested intake: 1.2mg 
• Used in food coloring
• water soluble 

Found in many foods such as:

• avocados, asparagus, green beans
• cottage cheese, milk, yogurt
• meat, eggs, fish, popcorn, bananas
• baby food, cereal, pasta, sauces
• mushrooms

Riboflavin

• Poor solubility in water
• Huge role in energy metabolism 
• Key role in metabolism of fats,
• ketone bodies, carbohydrates, & proteins

Deficiency Diseases

• Ariboflavinosis
• Glossitis
• Angular stomatitis

Symptoms of Ariboflavinosis

• cracked red lips
• inflammation lining mouth
• cracked corners of mouth
• sore throat