Riboflavin 25
Riboflavin is an essential B vitamin typically found in meat, eggs, dairy and legumes. Riboflavin is utilized by the liver, brain, heart and other tissues to synthesize flavine mononucleotide (FMN) and flavine adenine dinucleotide (FAD), the active forms of riboflavin. FMN and FAD are cofactors for a variety of oxidative enzyme systems and function as electron carriers important for the synthesis of energy (ATP). FAD is also involved in the activation of folate, the metabolism of neutrotransmitters, and regeneration of reduced glutathione. Alcohol reduces digestion and absorption of riboflavin. Riboflavin also supports the metabolism of carbohydrates.
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