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Nutrition 101: Riboflavin
Published in March 2007
Prepared by Jessica Hookham
Reviewed by Gloria Tsang, RD
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Recommended Intake
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- Males ≥ 19 years: 1.3 mg/day
- Females ≥ 19 years: 1.1 mg/day
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What's Riboflavin for?
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- Required for the release of energy from carbohydrates, fat, and protein for use in the body
- Involved in iron transport and metabolism
- Plays a role in mucous membrane and skin functions
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Best Food sources
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- Best source is dairy products
- Also found in whole and enriched grain and cereal products, dark green leafy vegetables, liver, beef, lamb, eggs, and nutritional yeast
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