Riboflavin
| Riboflavin | |
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| Term | Riboflavin |
| Short definition | Riboflavin - (pronounced) (RY-boh-FLAY-vin) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Riboflavin helps form red blood cells, helps some enzymes work properly, and keeps skin, nails, and hair healthy. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Riboflavin - (pronounced) (RY-boh-FLAY-vin) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Riboflavin helps form red blood cells, helps some enzymes work properly, and keeps skin, nails, and hair healthy. It is found in milk, eggs, malted barley, offal, yeast and leafy greens. Riboflavin is water soluble (can dissolve in water) and needs to be taken daily. Not enough riboflavin can cause anemia (low red blood cell count), mouth sores, and skin problems. The levels of riboflavin in the blood of patients with some types of cancer may be higher. Also called vitamin B2
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