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Article: Riboflavin.(Monograph)(Report)
- Article from:
- Alternative Medicine Review
- Article date:
- December 1, 2008
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Introduction
Riboflavin was originally recognized as a growth factor in 1879 and named vitamin [B.sub.2] according to the British nomenclature system. It was first isolated from egg whites in 1934 and synthesized in 1935. (1,2) Riboflavin fluoresces yellow-orange and gives the yellow-white hue to egg whites and milk. Riboflavin has two active coenzyme forms, riboflavin 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 descending order of concentration. (3) Normal ...