Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Overview
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is a water-soluble vitamin essential for energy production, cellular growth, and fat metabolism, serving as a component of FMN and FAD coenzymes. It supports normal homocysteine levels and conversion of other B vitamins. Adults need 1.1–1.3 mg daily. No upper limit has been established as excess is excreted in urine. Riboflavin is considered very safe.
Dosage
1.3 mg · Morning · Take with food
Key Interactions
26 verified interactions found
High dietary riboflavin prevents choline deficiency-induced cancers in animal studies.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) kann bei Cholinmangel schützend wirken und unterstützt den Cholinmetabolismus. Die gemeinsame Einnahme beider Nährstoffe ist bei empfohlenen Tagesdosen sicher und nutritiv sinnvoll.
View details →Riboflavin significantly increases the breakdown of proline, tryptophan, and other amino acids.
Riboflavin kann laut präklinischer Daten den Abbau von Prolin und anderen Aminosäuren bei Lichtexposition beschleunigen. Eine gleichzeitige Einnahme ist unbedenklich; beide Substanzen sollten vor Licht geschützt gelagert werden.
View details →Riboflavin reduction is the rate-limiting step in enzymatic reactions that involve arginine, affecting protein function.
Arginin kann laut präklinischer Daten die FMN-Reduktionsrate in Riboflavin-abhängigen Enzymen beeinflussen. Eine gleichzeitige Einnahme ist unbedenklich.
View details →Riboflavin photochemistry with histidine analogs produces oxidizing peroxides degrading adriamycin.
Histidin-Analoga können laut präklinischer Daten die Riboflavin-vermittelte Photooxidation bestimmter Verbindungen modulieren. Eine gleichzeitige Einnahme ist unbedenklich.
View details →Melatonin lowers the amount of riboflavin and related compounds in muscle tissue.
Melatonin kann laut präklinischer Daten Flavin-Mononukleotid-Spiegel in Muskeln regulieren. Eine gleichzeitige Einnahme ist unbedenklich.
View details →Scientific Sources
- The influence of riboflavin, pyridoxine, inositol, and protein depletion- replet (1950)
- Effects of riboflavin-sensitized photo-oxidation on choline metabolism in cultur (1984)
- Degradation kinetics of vitamins in premixes for pig: effects of choline, high c (2020)
- Riboflavin enhances photo-oxidation of amino acids under simulated clinical cond (1983)
- Arginine 165/arginine 277 pair in (S)-mandelate dehydrogenase from Pseudomonas p (2002)
- The enhancement of riboflavin-mediated photo-oxidation of doxorubicin by histidi (2014)
- The Effect of Melatonin on Locomotor Behavior and Muscle Physiology in the Sea C (2019)
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)
- PubChem Compound 493570
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) used for?
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is a water-soluble vitamin essential for energy production, cellular growth, and fat metabolism, serving as a component of FMN and FAD coenzymes.
What is the recommended dosage for Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?
1.3 mg. Morning. Take with food.
Does Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) interact with other supplements?
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) has 26 verified interactions. Top: Choline, Proline.
When is the best time to take Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?
Morning. Take with food.
Is Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) safe to combine with other supplements?
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