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RIBOFLAVIN
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Why
is it Needed?
-
Coenzyme involved with Amino Acid Metabolism
- Essential
in the breakdown of Sugars & Fatty Acids
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Daily
Recommendation:
- Men
1.3 MG Per Day
- Women
1.1 MG Per Day
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What
Happens When it is Deficient?
- Sore
Throat
- Red,
swelling in the mouth and tongue
- Anemia
- Dry,
scaling rash
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Food
Sources:
- Milk,
Yogurt, Cheese
- Meat
- Eggs
- Broccoli
- Asparagus
- Oranges
- Whole
Grains
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Toxic
Effects and Recommended Upper Intake Level:
- No
toxicity seen in humans, therefore no UL
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What
Should I Take Daily?:
- No
need to Supplement for healthy individuals
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