riboflavin

noun

ri·bo·fla·vin | \ ˌrī-bə-ˈflā-vən

, ˈrī-bə-ˌflā- \

Definition of riboflavin

: a yellow crystalline compound C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆ of the vitamin B complex that occurs both free (as in milk) and combined (as in liver) as a component of coenzymes (such as FMN) which are essential to normal metabolism

— called also vitamin B₂

Examples of riboflavin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sea moss contains a decent amount of riboflavin (B2) and folate (B9). — Adele Jackson-gibson, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2020 With the loads of vitamin C from the oranges and the combination of vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, riboflavin and manganese found in avocados, your immune system will be thanking you. — Drake Wilson, Sunset Magazine, 10 Feb. 2020 Truth be told, mushrooms supply several key nutrients including the B vitamins niacin, riboflavin, folate and B6, as well as iron, potassium, and selenium. — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 19 Jan. 2020 The B vitamins in whole grains, including thiamine, niacin and riboflavin, are crucial metabolism aids. — Jenna Birch, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2019 Mushrooms are rich in B vitamins: riboflavin [B2], folate [B9], thiamine [B1], pantothenic acid [B5], and niacin [B3]. — Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 3 June 2019 In general, though, much of the grain’s fiber and key vitamins and minerals, like iron and the B vitamins niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin, per the FDA, and sometimes some protein, are removed during processing. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 18 May 2019 Manufacturers may also add vitamin B12, calcium, and riboflavin to oat milks to provide some nutrients found naturally in cow’s milk. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 11 Apr. 2019 While the amount of fat in your milk may vary, know that all cow’s milk contains the same nine essential nutrients: Calcium, protein, vitamin D, phosphorus, vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B-12, magnesium, potassium, and niacin. — Kathy R. Byrnes, Cincinnati.com, 3 June 2017 See More

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riboflavin

noun

ri·bo·fla·vin | \ ˌrī-bə-ˈflā-vən, ˈrī-bə-ˌ

variants: also riboflavine \ -ˌvēn

Medical Definition of riboflavin

: a yellow crystalline compound C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆ that is a growth-promoting member of the vitamin B complex and occurs both free (as in milk) and combined (as in liver)

— called also lactoflavin, ovoflavin, vitamin B₂